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Media Release
Monday, 20 October
Lawrie waxes lyrical in support of breast cancer awareness
Central Coast Mariners Football Manager Lawrie McKinna has quite literally put his body on the line in support of breast cancer awareness, with the two-time Australian football coach of the year winner volunteering to wax his chest before Fridays blockbuster Hyundai A-League clash between the Mariners and the Newcastle Jets at Bluetongue Stadium.
McKinna first suggested the chest-waxing initiative in support of breast cancer awareness to the Mariners local radio partners, Central Coast Radio, for an initial donation of $500 in exchange for front-row seats to Fridays Hyundai A-League match up.
However, by the end of last week and with assistance and promotion from Central Coast Radio, over $12,000 had been pledged to breast cancer awareness by the Central Coast community in support of McKinnas brave and unique gesture.
McKinnas chest hairs will now be systematically removed just hours before Fridays keenly anticipated F3 derby between the Mariners and their northern rivals, where each member of the Mariners and Jets playing squads will also wear pink armbands throughout the match in a further show of support for a truly worthy cause.
"Since day one at the Mariners weve been active in engaging the community at large and assisting with charities where we can and Fridays match seemed like the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for a very worthy cause," said McKinna.
"Wed like to thank every individual or organisation that has contributed to this cause to date, the response has been simply overwhelming and its flattering to know that there are people out there that will donate money to see my chest!
"It is this type of goodwill and community spirit that has made the Mariners what they are today and Im very proud to be part of such a charitable community that have well and truly contributed something special to what Im certain will be a special event."
An Australian womans lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is one in eight and over 13,000 Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year thats 36 women every day.
The Monday following the Mariners clash with the Jets is Pink Ribbon Day, the signature day of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NCBF).
The Pink Ribbon campaign aims to celebrate the achievements of breast cancer research and raise additional funds.
The NBCF is the only national not-for-profit organisation funding research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
To date, $44 million has funded 168 research programs, with the ultimate aim to find the causes of breast cancer, giving all the potential to prevent breast cancer.
"Each year, over 2,600 Australian women die from breast cancer, that means seven women lose their lives to breast cancer every day," said Maree Roberts, the Deputy Director of Education on the Central Coast and a breast cancer survivor.
"We want to bring these facts to the attention of the community so as both individuals and collectively as a group, we can rally together in support of those women in our lives that have been touched by breast cancer and show our support.
"This is such a prevalent issue in todays society and something that touches the lives of every one of us in some way whether its a mother, sister, wife, daughter, aunt or friend."
For more information regarding Pink Ribbon Day and other breast cancer awareness initiatives, visit www.pinkribbon.org.au.
The Mariners Hyundai A-League season continues at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, 24 October when they host northern rivals the Newcastle Jets. Kick off is at 8pm.
As part of the breast cancer awareness initiative, pink ribbons will be on sale at Bluetongue Stadium upon entry to the ground, as well as pink glow armbands.
Tickets for this match are now on sale from Ticketek outlets, from the Ticketek website www.ticketek.com.au, or via phone on 132 849.
Organisations & individuals to have pledged money in support of breast cancer awareness: Austral Bricks Tuggerah, Body Fuel Gosford, Budgewoi Soccer Club, Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Roller Shutters, Coffee Club Mingara, Benjamin Coonan, DCL Constructions, Football Federation Australia, Football NSW, Fortunity, Fruit For All, Hills Street Physiotherapy, Hyundai NSW, Mingara Recreation Club, RT Hair Design, Sure Optical, Turnbull Group Developments, Utilize Australia, Rob Whitfield, Wyong Shire Council
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Media Release
Monday, 20 October
Lawrie waxes lyrical in support of breast cancer awareness
Central Coast Mariners Football Manager Lawrie McKinna has quite literally put his body on the line in support of breast cancer awareness, with the two-time Australian football coach of the year winner volunteering to wax his chest before Fridays blockbuster Hyundai A-League clash between the Mariners and the Newcastle Jets at Bluetongue Stadium.
McKinna first suggested the chest-waxing initiative in support of breast cancer awareness to the Mariners local radio partners, Central Coast Radio, for an initial donation of $500 in exchange for front-row seats to Fridays Hyundai A-League match up.
However, by the end of last week and with assistance and promotion from Central Coast Radio, over $12,000 had been pledged to breast cancer awareness by the Central Coast community in support of McKinnas brave and unique gesture.
McKinnas chest hairs will now be systematically removed just hours before Fridays keenly anticipated F3 derby between the Mariners and their northern rivals, where each member of the Mariners and Jets playing squads will also wear pink armbands throughout the match in a further show of support for a truly worthy cause.
"Since day one at the Mariners weve been active in engaging the community at large and assisting with charities where we can and Fridays match seemed like the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for a very worthy cause," said McKinna.
"Wed like to thank every individual or organisation that has contributed to this cause to date, the response has been simply overwhelming and its flattering to know that there are people out there that will donate money to see my chest!
"It is this type of goodwill and community spirit that has made the Mariners what they are today and Im very proud to be part of such a charitable community that have well and truly contributed something special to what Im certain will be a special event."
An Australian womans lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is one in eight and over 13,000 Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year thats 36 women every day.
The Monday following the Mariners clash with the Jets is Pink Ribbon Day, the signature day of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NCBF).
The Pink Ribbon campaign aims to celebrate the achievements of breast cancer research and raise additional funds.
The NBCF is the only national not-for-profit organisation funding research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
To date, $44 million has funded 168 research programs, with the ultimate aim to find the causes of breast cancer, giving all the potential to prevent breast cancer.
"Each year, over 2,600 Australian women die from breast cancer, that means seven women lose their lives to breast cancer every day," said Maree Roberts, the Deputy Director of Education on the Central Coast and a breast cancer survivor.
"We want to bring these facts to the attention of the community so as both individuals and collectively as a group, we can rally together in support of those women in our lives that have been touched by breast cancer and show our support.
"This is such a prevalent issue in todays society and something that touches the lives of every one of us in some way whether its a mother, sister, wife, daughter, aunt or friend."
For more information regarding Pink Ribbon Day and other breast cancer awareness initiatives, visit www.pinkribbon.org.au.
The Mariners Hyundai A-League season continues at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, 24 October when they host northern rivals the Newcastle Jets. Kick off is at 8pm.
As part of the breast cancer awareness initiative, pink ribbons will be on sale at Bluetongue Stadium upon entry to the ground, as well as pink glow armbands.
Tickets for this match are now on sale from Ticketek outlets, from the Ticketek website www.ticketek.com.au, or via phone on 132 849.
Organisations & individuals to have pledged money in support of breast cancer awareness: Austral Bricks Tuggerah, Body Fuel Gosford, Budgewoi Soccer Club, Bluetongue Stadium, Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Roller Shutters, Coffee Club Mingara, Benjamin Coonan, DCL Constructions, Football Federation Australia, Football NSW, Fortunity, Fruit For All, Hills Street Physiotherapy, Hyundai NSW, Mingara Recreation Club, RT Hair Design, Sure Optical, Turnbull Group Developments, Utilize Australia, Rob Whitfield, Wyong Shire Council
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