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Wilberforce Cricket Club hosted its third annual Super 8s Pink Stumps Day at Woodlands Oval on Sunday, January 25, bringing the community together to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation and support breast cancer care.
The family-friendly event drew strong local support, with cricket teams, community groups and businesses rallying around the cause. Community-minded organisations including Hawkesbury Radio, Rolling Rolls, Mix & Sake and Wanna Cuppa were on hand, alongside raffles, a jumping castle and a water slide, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for families.
The day featured a full program of Super 8s cricket, a shorter and more fast-paced format designed to encourage participation and keep the action moving. Players, officials and supporters wore pink as a show of solidarity for those affected by breast cancer, with all proceeds from the day donated to help fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses.
Pink Stumps Day is a national initiative that uses cricket as a platform to raise awareness and funds for cancer support that now impacts directly or indirectly one in two Australians. Clubs across Australia take part by “turning pink” on match days, helping ensure that individuals and families affected by cancer have access to specialist nursing care, no matter where they live.
Wilberforce Cricket Club President Thomas Kaal said the event highlighted the important role local sport plays in supporting meaningful causes.
“Pink Stumps Day is an opportunity for the club to give back to the community in a meaningful way,” Mr Kaal said.
“The McGrath Foundation does vital work, and we’re proud to support it through our cricket.”
Play got underway at 9am following an early-morning barbecue, with spectators coming and going throughout the day. The combination of rolling matches, food stalls and activities made the event accessible not only to cricket fans, but also to those simply looking to support the cause.
The Super 8s format helped broaden the appeal.
“The shorter games keep things moving and create a relaxed environment for people to come and go,” a club representative said.
“It’s about participation and awareness as much as competition.”
For many players, the day carried personal significance, with several having friends or family members affected by breast cancer.
“Wearing pink is a reminder that the game is supporting something bigger,” one player said. “It puts things into perspective.”
The club thanked its volunteers, sponsors and attendees for their support and said it hopes to continue growing Pink Stumps Day in future seasons.
Further information and photos from the event can be found on the Wilberforce Cricket Club and Hawkesbury Radio Facebook pages.
