The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is once again hosting the “Pink” Outback Trail Ride in support of breast cancer research on the 26th June 2010 in Longreach. The one day event will involve a slow paced trail ride of about 20 kilometres, a dinner and auction with ALL proceeds donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
In 2009 more than 200 horses and riders, dressed in various shades of pink, saddled up to raise more than $30,000 for the NBCF. Riders congregated from all across Queensland, New South Wales and as far as Darwin in the Northern Territory to participate in the trail ride in Longreach.
As we look towards 2010, we can only hope for a similar crowd and support which made 2008 & 2009’s event so successful in Longreach.
Combined with the NBCF, The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame has committed to running three other Pink Trail rides, one in Clare Valley South Australia, and one in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and one is great north east in Victoria sparking a huge amount of interest in those areas – more details to come.
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in Australian woman, with 13,600 cases expected to be diagnosed in 2010. But thanks to excellent research, deaths from the diseases have decreased by 22% in the last decade, with more women knowing the benefits of early detection and an increase in treatment options.
So save the date, and come along to support the “Pink” Outback Trail on the 26th June 2010 to make a difference to the many lives touched by breast cancer. There will be awards for best dressed horse, best dressed rider, and best dressed combination horse and rider.
If you would like to support the 2010 Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame “Pink” Outback Trail Ride, please contact Prue Fargher on 0407 718 643 or email prue.fargher@stockmanshalloffame.com.au.
