Peakhurst United Football Club, with Football St George, will hosting the 'Women in Football Pink Ribbon Gala Day' at Peakhurst Park, Trafalgar Street, on Sunday March 3 2024.
The event will be a major fundraiser and an opportunity to bring the community together. Women's football teams are invited to participate to promote the success of women in sport and increase awareness of women's cancers.
The event is staged by Leanne Smith and her aim is to raise money for the Cancer Council to fund vital support services, prevention and research into breast and gynaecological cancers.
"Because 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, I'm bringing everyone together to raise funds and show my support," Leanne said
"We are hoping to raise in excess of $8000."
The football gala day competition is open to All Age Women teams and will be a 7-A-Side 20-minute games .
Team Registrations will be capped at 32 and they are filling up fast. Register ASAP.
To register: footballstgeorge.com.au/pinkribbon or donate: doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/leannesmith
John Veage
Thirty five year photographer for Fairfax -former NSW Chief Photographer for FCN and now Photo Journalist for the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader in southern Sydney.Official photographer for Cycling Australia (20 years) Official photographer for Surf Life Saving Australia (30 years) Founding Life Member of Cronulla Boardriders Club and Life Member of Surfing Sutherland Shire among other things.
Thirty five year photographer for Fairfax -former NSW Chief Photographer for FCN and now Photo Journalist for the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader in southern Sydney.Official photographer for Cycling Australia (20 years) Official photographer for Surf Life Saving Australia (30 years) Founding Life Member of Cronulla Boardriders Club and Life Member of Surfing Sutherland Shire among other things.
