Dragons go pink for McGrath Foundation

HAMLYN Park was awash with pink as Bell Park Cricket Club committed to its annual breast cancer fundraiser.

Bell Park Dragons president Rodney Brown said the club’s Pink Stumps Day was terrific event involving both the women’s side and men’s Second XI playing games over the weekend, leading into a major raffle raising funds for the McGrath Foundation.

“It all began Saturday where all five men’s senior sides recorded wins, and our Second XI had pink caps for the special occasion against Modewarre,” Mr Brown said.

“Then the women’s game took place against Bell Post Hill early Sunday morning at 10am, really setting the scene for our major raffle following that.

“The women’s side didn’t manage to secure the win, but they all had a sensational time playing in front of a bumper crowd.

“It was a beautiful afternoon for it. A real family atmosphere with kids everywhere. It was a good day for the club, it was well-received and just a great day all around.”

Mr Brown said the club had made an initial donation of $500 to the foundation, but stated more funding had since come through, amounting to almost $1,200.

To find out more about the McGrath Foundation, head to mcgrathfoundation.com.au/ways-to-give/donate