The WomenCan Team Teal campaign is a partnership with the Harness Racing industry in Australia and New Zealand to raise awareness and funds for Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG). Across six weeks in February and March each year, all reinswomen race in teal pants to raise awareness and much needed funds for ovarian cancer research when they secure first across the finish line. Funds raised support the Research Nurse Grant Program and the Survivors Teaching Students Program.
Massive congratulations to Kristy Wiggins from Newcastle Maitland Mini Trots for her dedicated hard work to achieve her fundraising goal of $10,000 for Team Teal supporting Ovarian Cancer Research. Thanks to all who contributed to the fundraising (even if it meant gaining a couple of extra kilos after consuming all those teal cupcakes!) It was just a shame our Team Teal Fundraising Night was impacted by the new coronavirus threat, meaning many last minute cancellations. Nevertheless, spurred on by the memory of her friend Amanda Hague who recently lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer, Kristy should be congratulated for her efforts in co-ordinating all NSW Mini Trot Associations in a quest to reach the fundraising goal
Nationally the total raised was $210,000!