Announcing that the Virtual Pink Seat campaign is back by popular demand, McGrath said all funds raised during the Pink Test will go directly to funding McGrath Breast Care Nurses to support families experiencing breast cancer.
“This year marks the 15th Pink Test and with Australia’s help we want to make it one to remember.
“Our goal for this Pink Test is to sell 150,000 Virtual Pink Seats which will ensure 2,100 families will have the crucial care and support of a breast care nurse this year.
“Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen the Virtual Pink Seats have come to represent more than just a seat. The messages of support, memories and thanks that are shared along with the seat show just what this annual moment means to people.
“With 57 people diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia every day the sad reality is that most people know someone who has been, or will be, impacted by the disease. We’re calling on people around the country to get behind our Virtual Pink Seat campaign to remember where the Pink Test all began and honour those who have been touched by breast cancer,” McGrath continued.
Since the Pink Test was first established in 2009 following the passing of McGrath Foundation Co-Founder Jane McGrath, Cricket Australia, the SCG and the cricket community have continued to rally together in an outpouring of support with the Pink Test becoming a symbol of hope and unity for people with breast cancer.
Andrew McDonald, Australian Men’s Cricket Team Head Coach, said, “15 years ago I made my Test debut during the first Pink Test, which was incredibly special. It’s been phenomenal to watch how this Test grows and gets pinker each year. This is my first Pink Test as Australian men’s coach and I’m proud to be here with the players to help the Foundation make it one to remember.”
Morne Morkel, Former South African cricketer said, “This is the first time South Africa has played at the SCG since that first Pink Test in 2009, which was fantastic to be part of. It’s really a Test match unlike any other and I love that people right across Australia and South Africa can feel part of it by buying a Virtual Pink Seat.”
