Carina Garland (Chisholm, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I want to recognise the extraordinary efforts of the Wattle Park football club and the community behind this year's Wattle Park 'pink day' in support of breast cancer research. Breast cancer is a far-reaching disease that does not discriminate, and it has touched many of us in one way or another.

From May 2016, following the passing of Cathy Davis in 2015 after her courageous battle with breast cancer, for the past 11 years the club has hosted its annual ladies luncheon and fundraising day, an event built on compassion, resilience and community spirit. Cathy was the much-loved wife of former club president Glen Davis, and the mother of Harry, Sam and Michael Davis—all deeply connected to the club. What began as a tribute to Cathy has become a powerful community movement supporting families facing breast cancer. Through countless fundraising efforts, the club has now raised more than $240,000.

Two weeks ago alone, an outstanding $30,000 was raised. And no Wattle Park pink day would be complete without Fairlie's famous yo-yo biscuits. This year, Fairlie made 1,075 bags—more than 19,000 biscuits—all sold to help support this important cause. The day reflected the very best of our community, and I congratulate everybody involved for a terrific day.