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Students Wear Pink for Cancer Research
Thursday, 17 May 2007
NSWRU Media Unit
For the first time since its inception in 1863, the Sydney University Football Club will take the field this weekend wearing something other than its famous blue and gold hooped jersey.
Blue and pink will be the order of the day as the Students take on Eastwood in round seven of the Tooheys New Shute Shield, the switch aimed at raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The fundraiser coincides with Sydney Uni Rugby's annual Ladies Day Lawn Party.
In addition to the on-field promotion, SUFC supporters will be able to purchase the special jersey, made by official kit provider KooGa, for $100.
The jersey, while unique, doesn't completely go against tradition with a thin gold line a feature on either side of each pink hoop.
All proceeds from sales of the jersey go to the NBCF, with orders already received from supporters in Australia and around the world.
The ever-popular Ladies Day will once again feature massages, champagne, giveaways and prizes for fashions on the field.
This year supporters can also support the National Breast Cancer Foundation by purchasing pink ribbons, which will be on sale around the venue.
Rugby gets underway on University Oval No.1 from 11am with Ladies Day festivities starting at 1pm.
The first grade clash, featuring the new jersey, kicks off at 3pm.
To download a jersey order form, visit the SUFC website at www.sydneyunirugby.com.au.
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