Play in Pink Day 2019
The annual Play in Pink Day in aid of Breast Cancer Research took place at Wicklow Golf Club recently. The club went pink from bunting to clothing and everything in between.
The day consisted of ladies, men’s and junior Golf, Afternoon Tea, Raffle, Auction and social evening.
The club would like to thank all those that participated, sponsored, volunteered or helped in any way.
In 2017 we raised €4,875 for Breast Cancer Research.
In 2018 we raised €6,540 for Breast Cancer Research.
In 2019 we raised €7,225 for Breast Cancer Research.
Breast Cancer Facts:
Early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer is key to survival
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Ireland (excluding skin cancers)
1 in 10 Irish Women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime
More than 2,500 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in Ireland
Breast Cancer can affect anyone – irrespective of age, lifestyle and gender
Approximately 16 men will develop breast cancer each year in Ireland
