NWS Koalas and Football NSW to support McGrath Foundation

PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s outfit North West Sydney Koalas have set the date for the 2016 Pull on your socks benefit day in aid of the McGrath Foundation for Sunday May 22nd.
Originally an initiative of Koalas player Ellyse Perry who is a McGrath Foundation Ambassador; the event became part of the Koalas annual calendar gathering momentum with the support of the Koalas community and club sponsors.
Football NSW CEO Eddie Moore praised the efforts and commitment of the NWS Koalas club with this initiative in supporting such a good cause.
“Well done to the NWS Koalas on organising this event to help aid and support the fight against Breast cancer via the McGrath Foundation.
“It will surely be a great day for every participant involved as I am sure it will be an on-going event year upon year.”
The McGrath Foundation is a breast cancer support and education charity which raises money to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and provides education to increase breast awareness with a particular emphasis on young women.
All players will be asked to purchase McGrath Foundation Pink Socks as part of the game day kit and all donations from the sale of the socks will go to the McGrath Foundation.
All supporters will be encouraged to dress in pink to show support and visitors will be encouraged to donate to the cause.
As well as some great football there will be activities and giveaways throughout the day.
Koalas will be hosting the North Shore Mariners so some great football is also guaranteed.
The event will kick-off with the under 13’s game at 8.30am with games in all grades throughout the day. The Koalas first grade kick off at 3pm.
Football NSW is also throwing its support behind the McGrath Foundation.
About the McGrath Foundation:
Jane McGrath’s personal experience has seen a team of passionate and dedicated people come together to make life for families experiencing breast cancer just that little bit easier.
The McGrath Foundation raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast awareness in young people.
McGrath Breast Care Nurses help families in Australia experiencing breast cancer by providing invaluable physical, psychological and emotional support from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment. This support is provided free of charge and can be accessed through self-referral.
The McGrath Foundation funds 110 McGrath Breast Care Nurse positions in communities right across Australia. The majority of these communities are in regional and rural areas.
Since 2005 the McGrath Foundation has supported more than 44,000 families experiencing breast cancer.
Key Messages:

• From the sports field to the boardroom and everywhere in between, the McGrath Foundation wants you to ‘Pull On Your Socks’ to help us support families experiencing breast cancer.
• Money raised from the Pull on Your Socks campaign will help place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia and increase breast awareness in young people.
• Whether scoring a goal or closing a deal we’ve got your feet covered with stylish pink socks for the office and sporty pink socks for the field.
• To purchase socks and register to fundraise visit www.pullonyoursocks.com.au
• Socks are sold for $15 per pair or $12 per pair + postage for orders over 20 pairs.

Website: pullonyoursocks.com.au