Each year, our College Student Executive select causes important to them to support in our community. In Term 1, the Student Executive has decided to support the McGrath Foundation through a “Pink Stumps Week” initiative taking place in the week commencing 17 March.
The McGrath Foundation is a cancer support and education charity in Australia, which raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast health awareness. Founded by Australian cricketer Glen McGrath and his wife Jane, the foundation began with a focus on Breast Cancer support, but has since changed to fundraising, raising awareness, and supporting all kinds of cancer treatment.
The Student Executive have chosen to support the McGrath Foundation in order to aid this important support work and believe that the spirit of sport at the College is an excellent way to gather support for the cause. Pink Stumps Week will include a presentation from guest speakers in Tuesday’s Penquite assembly, a gold-coin donation Pink Free Dress day for Penquite students on Wednesday, along with a staff vs students cricket game and fundraising BBQ. On Thursday, members of the Student Executive will visit the Elphin campus at lunchtime to run some Pink Stumps activities.
Should you feel able to do so, the Student Executive would be very appreciative of any support you may be able to give – use this link.
Chloe Robins
on behalf of the Student Executive
