The Coles Express NBL1 will support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in this weekend’s PLAY4BCNA Pink Round.
NBL1 clubs across the country will show their support for Australians affected by breast cancer this Mother’s Day weekend through a range of partnership activities and events!
Stadiums across the country will be painted pink, with several activations to take place at games to help raise funds for BCNA.
Select clubs will show their support by wearing special pink jerseys, while all clubs across NBL1 South, NBL1 West, NBL1 Central, NBL1 East and NBL1 North will wear t-shirts displaying the message STRONGER TOGETHER, a united front from NBL1 clubs.
“The PLAY4BCNA Pink Round is one of the most significant weekends on the league’s calendar,” NBL1 General Manager Dean Anglin said.
“We’ve held PLAY4BCNA Pink Round’s every year since 2019, they are always a tremendous success, with the entire NBL1 community rallying behind such an important and meaningful cause.”
It is predicted over 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone, a harrowing number which highlights how vital the work BCNA does is to ensure those people affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment, and support.
“It is an honour to be able to play a role in raising awareness and funds for BCNA, and we can’t wait to see NBL1 turned pink this weekend,” Anglin said.
Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO, says anyone who has been part of a PLAY4BCNA round before will know how much fun it is to come together, pull on your pink socks, dye your hair pink and paint your ground pink to support those around you diagnosed and living with breast cancer.
“We know that when someone is diagnosed with breast cancer it not only changes their life, but the lives of everyone around them. It’s so great to see leagues like NBL1 put on such a powerful visual display of support for those in their community who might be going through a tough time right now,” Pilatti said.
“Every year we are blown away by how many people come down to support the PLAY4BCNA Pink Sports Day round and I’m looking forward to getting around to as many clubs as possible to join in the day.”
Pink Round tips-off on Friday May 12 with NBL1 North, NBL1 South and NBL1 West taking to the court.
All games will be live streamed on the NBL1.com.au website and NBL1 App, with the Games of the Week available on Kayo Freebies.
If you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer, visit bcna.org.au or call the BCNA Helpline on 1800 500 258.
