LAST year a man on a tractor and a mission raised awareness and funds for breast cancer nurses as he toured through NSW.
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Out of all of the cities Hugh Bateman visited, it was Griffith who raised the second highest amount of money for the cause, followed by his home town of Mudgee which went pink to show their support and fundraise.
This year Griffith Real Estate’s Tony Santolin is putting out the challenge to the businesses of the city. “We are asking people to join us and pink up Griffith,” he said.
”Lets be the second city in Australia to go pink – pink lights, balloons, streamers, pink Fridays. You cannot deny that this is something that touches a lot of peoples’ lives, 46 people a day are diagnosed.”
Mr Santolin said while he had already spoken with a number of businesses which had agreed to go pink, as well as Griffith Mayor John Dal Broi who promised to light up council chambers – he was putting the call out for more to get on board and help raise money by decorating and putting out donation boxes.
The idea has the full backing of Griffith’s breast cancer support group which has thrown its backing behind the campaign, something they say will mean much more than just raising money.
“It is inspiring as a survivor to know that there is support out there from others who are trying to help find a cure,” member Robin Hallam said. “It means there is hope, and we always need a lot more hope.”
President of the support group Margaret Moore said the idea had many benefits. “This will promote awareness which is great and hopefully raise some financial support which is also so important,” she said.
“It is good because people will know the support is there and that they can always come to us for help.” At present the group are restricted in those they can provide support to as they are unable to approach people and must wait to be sought out.
Mr Santolin was hopeful by raising money and showing support the city could become a bigger focus to those who provide support personnel and funding, something increasingly important for Griffith as a regional health hub.
