Wests Tigers have helped launch NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round, ahead of this weekend’s match against North Queensland Cowboys.
NRLW players Kezie Apps and Botille Vette-Welsh were among a host of sports stars, celebrities and media personalities who took part in the annual 5km walk from the Sydney Cricket Ground to the Opera House.
Several players were also keen to pull on the new look Mark Hughes Foundation beanies at Monday morning’s training session at the Zurich Centre.
NRL clubs, players and fans will be uniting to raise money for brain cancer research for a seventh time when the annual Beanie for Brain Cancer Round kicks off on Thursday night.
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) hopes to sell its one millionth beanie during NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round.
“On behalf of everyone who has suffered the devastating effects of brain cancer I can’t thank the public enough for the generous support they’ve given,” said MHF Founder Mark Hughes.
“The job isn’t done however, and we’ve got to keep showing up if we’re any hope of making a difference.
I’ve always said there is magic in every beanie, and selling one million since the inception of MHF has put us in a position to realistically take on this deadly opponent.
Mark Hughes
In Australia, Brain Cancer kills more children than any other disease and more people under 40 than any other cancer.
Supporters are being urged to help raise much needed funds by buying a beanie or donating to the Mark Hughes Foundation. More information is available at markhughesfoundation.com.au.
Beanies will be available online from all Lowes Australia stores, participating NSW/QLD/ACT IGA Australia stores or online at www.markhughesfoundation.com.au.
Brain Cancer statistics
Survival rates have increased by 1% over the last 30 years
Kills more children than any other disease
Only 2/10 people diagnosed will live more than 5 years
Kills more people under 40 than any other cancer
Receives less than 5% of federal funding for cancer research
One person every 5 hours is diagnosed in Australia
