“It is one of the biggest days of the year with an important message, and we have some fun as well”, Association President Donna Jenkins said.

The District Association asked each player to donate $2 to the day and they also sold wristbands, icy cups and cupcakes. Everybody came along and supported a brilliant cause and they raised $1502 to help us #endcancer.

Donna went on to say they hope they can make their day bigger and better next year and we wholeheartedly agree and hope so!

Donna, thank you! To you, your board and your association, we are so incredibly grateful!

Check out out facebook page below and see the fantastic photos of all getting into the spirit. ‘Like’ our page while there – hint hint

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Some activities include:

• Sausage sizzle
• Softball (of course)
• Bake Sale
• Money boards and
• a Raffle

We already have some amazing prizes lined up for our raffle, including an iPad donated to us by the Bendigo Community bank of Victoria Park and Wynnum Manly.

With more to come, thus far we have:

• Mini iPad (series 6) valued at $750, donated by Bendigo Bank (Community bank of Victoria Point and Wynnum Manly)
• Mizuno composite bat valued at $340 donated by Leading Edge Sports
• SMEG Black Retro Hand blender donated by SMEG Australia valued at $260
• Cultivate Design homewares voucher
• Woolworths voucher
• iPhone 11 leather wallet

Raffle tickets are now available online and you can pay with your credit card – super simple and only $2 a ticket. With a multi draw your chances continue to increase!

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Mark and Andrea are a dream to deal with and nothing has changed since our initial announcement. It is an absolute win-win for both parties and particularly due to P4AC with donations from Sports Camps Australia equalling $1 being donated for every kid, for every day and for every camp that is held over the school holidays. Outstanding!

Our original statement from 2015 has not changed – ‘The synergies in promoting healthy activities between the two makes for a perfect match and is a leap forward for Play for a Cure in promoting our cause’, says P4AC founder Leigh Martyn.  ‘We are extremely grateful to SCA for this opportunity and look forward to working with them and raising much needed funds for cancer research’.

We are a very lucky charity to have formed such a strong and collaborative alliance with SCA.

To find out more about registering your kids into a sports camp for the year school holidays click here. There are so many sports to choose from, so we are confident you will find your preferred sport and not only will your children benefit from learning from the best experts about their favourite game, your registration leads to more dollars being donated to our cancer research scientists and facilities. A true WIN-WIN!

Thank you SCA – we love our sporting relationship!

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Softball Queensland has formed a partnership with Play For a Cure to raise funds for cancer research.

Founded in late 2010 by Leigh Martyn, Play for a Cure is a volunteer-run organisation which aims to raise money for cancer research and provide support to patients and their families.

After losing her father, stepfather, friends, and members of the softball community to cancer Ms Martyn has been striving to find a cure ever since.

Now the not-for-profit organisation has joined forces with Softball Queensland to raise much needed funds for the worthy cause.

“Every person on the board is a softballer – all having played or administered the game at local and state level with Brooke representing Australia at 3 Olympics –,” Ms Martyn said.

“We are still involved in the game today and we have all been playing for Play for a Cure in Softball Queensland’s master’s team since 2010, with the exception of Debbie, who plays for Toowoomba Warriors.”

In addition to fundraising, Ms Martyn said the partnership would involve collaboration to increase exposure, awareness and involvement for both brands and the popular sport of softball.

“We have a lot of common supporters in this region, but with Softball Queensland on board our reach for the charity will double,” she said.

“Being a charity run by softballers and having built our foundations around softball, it’s great to have our state governing body coming on board.

“The more we are exposed the more beneficial it will be for patients; their families and researchers as will likely raise more funds and contribute towards ultimately finding a cure.”

As part of the special partnership Softball Queensland and Play for a Cure plan to host many sporting tournaments and events throughout the year including a fundraising golf day.

Softball Queensland chief executive officer (CEO) Ross Symonds said both organisations had been working on the initiative since December last year and were now finalising the remaining details.

“The board of Softball Queensland and I are excited to officially announce our partnership with Play for a Cure,” Mr Symonds said.

“Cancer is a disease that impacts so many people and lives and members of our own softball community have personally been impacted by it or lost loved ones.

“It’s a cause that is very close to our hearts and we look forward to working alongside Play for a Cure and raising funds for cancer research.”

All proceeds raised will be donated directly to cancer research.

Operational costs will be covered by MoU with Sports Camps Australia and Softball Queensland.

Details about the tournaments will be released in the coming months.

For more information visit www.qld.softball.org.au or www.playforacure.com.au

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About Softball Queensland: Softball Queensland aims to connect Queenslanders with softball throughout their lifetime and works to provide the softball community with a fun, engaging and collaborating environment. Softball is an inclusive sport that stives on promoting the value of its people, performance and participation.

Images and interviews with Softball Queensland CEO Ross Symonds and Play for a Cure founder Leigh Martyn can be arranged.

For interviews or further information please contact:
Rhylea Millar
Softball Queensland0430 558 054
rhymillar@gmail.com

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