Pink day supports McGrath Foundation

Jacob Taylor, club president James Nessel, Shaun Fankauser, Troy Wiseman, Kim Turner, Yvonne Willman, Michelle Cameron and Danni Vose are excited for Ocean Grove Cricket Club's Pink Stumps Day. (supplied)

Ocean Grove Cricket Club’s much anticipated Pink Stumps Day is on Saturday February 11.

Local muso Sam Hanson will perform and Susan Bowles, from Barwon Health Breast Care, will speak.

Plenty of local businesses have gotten behind the event so there will be raffles, silent auctions and many more great prizes to be had.

All funds from the day will go towards supporting people with breast cancer by providing specialist McGrath Foundation breast care nurses.

“The day will bring the community together to talk amongst friends and be reminded of what life was like prior to COVID and to socialise and raise money for a great cause close to many people in our small community,” social committee member Danni Vose said.

“The community has lost too many great people to this horrible cancer recently.

“The club last held this event in February 2020 and we raised $5400. Then COVID hit and three years on we are looking forward to catching up with friends we may not have seen in a while. This year we hope to raise $6000.”

The club is hoping for a crowd of 80 to 100 for the event at Shell Road Pavilion, Ocean Grove from 2pm to 5pm.

Attendees are encouraged to wear something pink.

Tickets are $40, which includes a glass of sparkling wine, and are available at eventbrite.com.au/e/pink-ladies-day-tickets-483660249827 or at the door.