68 West Yorkshire netball teams battle it out in pink at Charity Netball Event

Charity Fun day in aid of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust

On Saturday 4 February 2012 the West Yorkshire County Netball League are getting ‘in the pink’ to raise money for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, the only UK charity dedicated to women and their families affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities. The aim of the charity is to provide information and support to women of all ages.

On 3 November 2011 Clare Turton, from Hebden Bridge, lost her battle against cervical cancer, aged only 37. Clare was a buyer at Wm Morrison Supermarkets and was a founder member of the Morrison’s Ladies netball team who play in Division 4 of the West Yorkshire County League. Clare was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2010 and during her 18 month battle wished to raise the awareness and funds for this form of cancer.

In memory of Clare, 68 teams will be playing ‘in pink’ taking part in fundraising activities to raise awareness of, and lots of money for, this worthwhile cause. All players will be paying to play. At seven venues around the county from Halifax to Garforth and Bradford to Normanton, teams have been challenged to ditch their normal sportswear for anything pink, as long as the items are not likely to cause injury, for a small fee!!
Local Supermarket Retailers Wm Morrison Supermarkets have kindly donated gift packs which include power sport drinks, chocolate bars and dove deodorant. In addition, there will be ‘guess the goals’ competitions for the number of goals scored both at each venue and overall in the county on the day. Prizes include an internet android tablet and a Spa day for two, all of which have been donated in order to raise as much money as possible for Jo’s Trust.
This is the first time the West Yorkshire League have attempted such an event and fingers are crossed for a successful day.

Please help us to raise awareness of this event and charity.