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More than a match: Pink Stumps Day
When grassroots cricket turns pink, something powerful happens.
That was certainly the case when our Pink Stumps Day ambassador, Sam Konstas joined the Manly Warringah Cricket and Junior Cricket Associations for their annual Pink Stumps Day.
Pink Stumps Day is about more than swapping whites for pink. It’s about local clubs stepping up, rallying their communities and turning a game, round robin or social match into something bigger than cricket.
Across three matches, one junior and two senior, Wakehurst Redbacks Cricket Club, Collaroy Plateau Cricket Club and Belrose Eagles Cricket Club turned a regular Sunday into a true community event.
Players swapped their usual colours for pink, families lined the boundary, and pink stumps stood proudly at the crease, signalling a day full of heart, humour and purpose.
A proud Pink Stumps Day ambassador, Sam barely had a quiet moment. Young players queued for autographs, hung on every batting tip and beamed as he joined them in the field. The association welcomed Sam after winning a visit through our Pink Stumps Day competition. For many, it was the kind of day they’ll talk about long after the season ends.
From sausage sizzles and merchandise stalls to big hits and committed fielding, every part of the day helped drive impact. The clubs didn’t just show up to play, they came out swinging for people experiencing cancer and their families.
The day exceeded all expectations, Manly Warringah Cricket Association’s Pink Stumps Day showed the true power of community-led action.
Days like this are proof of what happens when grassroots cricket rallies behind a cause. Every pink uniform worn and every dollar raised helps ensure more families can access the free, expert care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse. That’s the real win.
For Sharon and Graham, giving is simply part of who they are. Inspired by fairness, service and the belief that everyone deserves access to free, expert cancer care, their regular support helps ensure McGrath Cancer Care Nurses can be there when families need them most.
When Maureen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, her world changed overnight. With the support of her McGrath Cancer Care Nurses, she faced treatment with honesty, humour and the reassurance that she was not alone.
The McGrath Foundation has launched its new McGrath Model of Care, strengthening and standardising cancer nursing across Australia to ensure more people can access equitable, expert support throughout their cancer experience.
With Toyota proudly backing the volunteer program, more than 600 Pink Army volunteers helped transform the Pink Test into a sea of pink, raising vital funds to support McGrath Cancer Care Nurses.
The 18th NRMA Insurance Pink Test united Australia, raising an extraordinary $12 million to help ensure everyone can access free, expert cancer nursing care.