It was a great day all round at the annual Pink Stumps Day at Kin Kin Sportsground last Sunday when the Kin Kin Community took on the Noosa Council and won – again.
Maybe it’s the home turf advantage but in its nine game history Kin Kin has taken the Pink Stumps Day title seven times.
This year the final score was 115 to 95 and the all-important fundraising effort for the McGrath Foundation reached more than $4200.
There was fierce competition on the cricket field and all sorts of antics employed.
The Kin Kin Community even used star-power, enlisting the help for the second year of local celebrities including Jimmy Wilkins, winner of the 2020 reality show, The Block, and chef Matt Golinski.
But when it comes to showmanship and costumes the teams were evenly matched.
Former Kin Kin resident Noosa MP Sandy Bolton was umpire on the day delivering fair and animated decisions.
Event organiser Anita Poteri said “it was such a good fun day“ with the community spirit running high and great to see the competitors’ families getting in on the action.
Helping make it a success were those manning the food outlets and Stone & Wood which was there to make sure everyone was refreshed throughout the event.
Fundraising coordinator Wanda Jardine was busy selling raffle tickets to the many prizes donated by local businesses on the day to support a cause close to their hearts that lies behind the excitement and festivities.
Funds raised will go to the McGrath Foundation to provide specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses who offer physical, psychological, and emotional support free of charge to individuals and their families affected by breast cancer.
