Suva team dons pink socks for Pinktober

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The Suva side in their Pinktober socks before their Skipper Cup competition clash against Tailevu. Picture: SUPPLIED

Championing the fight against cancer, Suva Rugby Union (SRU) teams in the Skipper Cup rugby competition will wear pink socks as part of the Pinktober campaign.

SRU secretary Tevita Tuiloa said they decided to wear pink socks to create more awareness about cancer.

“Statistics have shown that cancer has been a prevailing infliction against a lot of our women and men,” he said.

“And it is sad that in most cases, men are rarely seen supporting their women when it comes to the disease.

“Our players have been made aware of the seriousness of the issue and that is why we are taking a bold step to come forward in what is regarded as a taboo area for iTaukei men.”

Tuiloa said all teams would wear pink socks for the entire month of October and they would continue the awareness programs.

He said the Suva team players and officials were well informed of the cancer-related dangers, risks and solutions.

The Suva Rugby Union and its stakeholders presented $1000 to the Fiji Cancer Society on Friday night at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.

“On behalf of our stakeholders, we are grateful that the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa, was available to help us facilitate our handover of the cheque to such a worthy cause.

“Also when you buy Suva Rugby Union merchandise, a percentage of the sale will help in the fight against cancer.”

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