All you need to know ahead of third Pink Hoops
Get excited Sydney Kings and Flames fans, the third annual Pink Hoops double-header is upon us.
This Sunday, January 19, Hoops Capital will once again be teaming up with the McGrath Foundation to raise funds for cancer care nurses, by turning Qudos Bank Arena in support of Flame #212 Tiana Mangakahia.
And unlike in the past, where those funds would be assisting those going through breast cancer, the McGrath Foundation this month announced they would be assisting all cancers.
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“McGrath Cancer Care Nurses provide free care and support to people experiencing cancer and their family,” a McGrath Foundation spokesperson said.
“For 20 years, we’ve given our all to breast cancer and achieved so much for many – and through it all gained a lifetime of knowledge.
“Now, the proven positive impact of the way we care has led us to a new vision – we’re taking our care to all cancers and we need your help to do it.
“We raise money to fund McGrath Cancer Care Nurses right across Australia and deliver world-leading clinical, psychosocial and emotional support to people with any type of cancer throughout their treatment.”
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In the lead-up to and during the Qudos Bank Arena event, there are numerous ways for individuals to support, including;
THREE-POINT PLEDGE
Fans can pledge to donate a nominated amount of money to the McGrath Foundation for every three-pointer hit on the day by Sydney teams, during the Flames’ match with Adelaide and the Kings’ fixture against Tasmania.
Supporters can do so here, with the club’s partners Harvey Norman and Beyond Bank already pledging $150 for every triple hit by the two host teams.
PINK HEADBANDS
Fans can purchase their own Hoops Capital/McGrath Foundation headbands at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, with 100 per cent from every sale being donated.
PINK JERSEYS AND MERCHANDISE
All supporters can support the event by purchasing pink jerseys and merchandise on the day, with five per cent being donated by Athletics from each sale to the McGrath Foundation.
JERSEY AUCTION
McGrath Foundation is also running a game-worn jersey auction, where fans can bid on and win a signed Xavier Cooks and Cayla George jersey here.
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Fans can also donate to the cause and help Hoops Capital achieve its goal of $100,000 here.