The month of May is once again and that means that the pace for pink for 2025 is back – with a record number of drivers who attract pink pants to donate and raise awareness of breast cancer and the McGrath Foundation.
Since it was founded over a decade ago, the fundraising initiative has continued to be larger and better for the first time last year, which really makes the participation of every belt racing state an Australian effort.
In Victoria, on which 80 drivers and 20 pony trot competitors will take part, begins tomorrow evening (May 1st) at Kilmore with a Six event program.
Marg Watson, who is widely recognized as a backbone behind the pace for pink, is supported by a true army of helpers, but admits that she is still surprised by the numbers that come on board against the year 14 years later.
“We will see a record number of 220 drivers this year, with 31 in the pony trots too,” said Marg.
“It is fantastic to see more of the younger children this year who are so proud to wear pink and to be involved in the campaign.
“The main stamp for the Pink Day in Shepparton This Sunday (May 4th) has amazing support and some very special commitments in the industry, companies and individuals outside of the belt racing. They are complex times and the donations for the massive raffles and the mute auction were incredible.”
This meeting in the shepparton will also offer a special homage for outstanding backers and ambassadors of the Sport Greg Sugar, who suddenly died this week. The chairman of the HRV, Bernard Saundry, will act. For a minute, the driver and trainer form an honorary guard on the track.
The “pink” story began in 2011 when Watson came up with the idea of bringing her Cobram community together for a good cause – with all the income that goes to the McGrath Foundation.
Lunch took place in the local cable harvest racing club, and the funds of the Gate entries went to the McGrath Foundation.
When the pace for Pink Concept flourished, the home base later moved to the shepparton Haisness Racing Club to enable continued expansion.
Watson said a novel idea this year was a sponsored driver's challenge with 37 drivers who register.
The concept extends the rivalry around Pink Pants Supremacy from Strecke-Wobei Less-known drivers also have the opportunity to bring their name in the pink month in lights.
Each 5 dollar contribution that was made under the name of a nominated driver counts as a virtual victory -with some great prizes that organizes the most “victories” for the pure person.
To donate and vote to support your favorite driver, visit: https://www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/fundraisers/pacingforpink2025
Two years ago, the pink pink gathered $ 126,000 throughout the campaign and recorded a record of $ 150,000 last year. This year the benchmark was set to an incredible $ 180,000.
Can we do it?
On the Facebook page, offer pink speed to make your piece for the matter and get a bargain from these amazing silent auction articles:
- Quality Horse Shelter and Yard worth 5830 US dollars, donated by Jimmy's Metal Fab (Jimmy Godden) and Echuca Steel Sheds (Steven Lindberg).
- Service for the Trotting Sire Sky Valley worth 2000 US dollars, donated by Duncan McPherson, director of Aldebaran Park, Nagambie.
- Home starter set made of kettle, toaster, glasses, cookware, dinner, cutlery, air roast, iron worth 1400 US dollars. Donated by Adele Watson.
- Anne from HSP Advanced Equine has donated a 28-day strengthening program worth $ 1530.
- Meals and drinks in the Aussie Hotel with Paul for 10 people worth over 1000 US dollars.
- The Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital has donated a energetic area of the upper respiratory tract worth 1,000 US dollars.
- Complete wedding ceremony/festival package worth $ 900, donated by the famed Jacinta Allan-Gange.
- A night accommodation and round golf for two in Luxurious River Golf Club Moama.
- Godolphin Seymour Farm Tour for four people with morning and afternoon tea, organized by Catherine Gorman.
- Two weeks on the water hiker in the Harkway Lodge worth 750 US dollars, donated by Janelle and Brett Bunfield.
- Milwaukee M18 two-part Power Pack worth $ 750
- Shepparton Greyhound's Shop, Vet Clinic or Race Day Bar/Bistro worth 400 US dollars
- A beautifully wrapped 300 dollar -tendon care basket, donated by Mick Boots and Erica Tongs
- 250 US dollars hygain hamper and offers delicacies for horses and their owners, donated by Abbey Turnbull and Maddie Ray.
- Multicone setting ball electro ceiling as well as $ 200 Myer-vutschein-Jane and Gary Pekin.
- Signed crickets from Glenn McGrath and signed Cricket Ball from Elise Perry
- Framed signed photo of Geelong cats
- 2 x picnic chairs & fold table
For other auction donations and competition prices, please visit the pace for the Pink website. https://www.facebook.com/p/pacing-for-pink-100079815703958/
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