While the Sydney Cricket Ground is painted pink for the Pink Test, an endeavour to support the McGrath Foundation help raise funds for those affected by breast cancer, two Indian-Australians are fast becoming the face of the campaign for Australia's Indian community.
Dressed in bright pink traditional Indian Kurta Pajama and light pink turbans, Gurnam Singh and Manu Singh could be seen on TV on day three of the Sydney test, chatting not just with the TV presenters but also the Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull.
Both have been associated with the foundation as volunteers for the last five years.
“It feels really great as it is more for the community’s awareness. I think, now people in India also know what is McGrath Foundation and what it does. We support the foundation every year even if India isn’t playing. Whether it is Sri Lanka playing or Pakistan or any other country, we come out to support,” said Gurnam.
Nearly a hundred members of the New South Wales Police force also gave up their blue hats and donned pink headgears besides chipping in with a day’s wages in donations.
Gurnam and Manu with members of the New South Wales Police Force. Source: Supplied
Aiming to raise $390,000 during this year’s Pink test, the foundation is fast closing in on its target having already received nearly $350,000 in donations.
Gurnam and Manu with former Australian fast bowler, Brett Lee. Source: Supplied
The Foundation funds 177 breast care nurses across Australia and has supported more than 50,000 families.
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