The Pink Up Parkes campaign began October 1 and lasted the entire month, with the whole town hopping on board to support the McGrath Foundation cause - from community groups and businesses to sporting clubs and individuals.
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A number of 'pink' events took place across town and ranged from charity dinners, walks and morning teas to bowls and golf days, and businesses simply decorating their shops and offices.
It was all to raise money to help fund more McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses, like Parkes' own Dianne Green.
In this photo gallery you'll find photos captured at:
- Colouby Creations pink sweet stall on October 18.
- Parkes Dragon Boat Club pink paddle on Lake Endeavour on Sunday, October 27, which raised almost $300 for the McGrath Foundation.
- Parkes School of Dance Power of Pink dance showcase at the Parkes Christian School on Sunday, October 27.
- BapistCare Niola Centre hosted a pink morning tea with its residents on Tuesday, October 29.
- Parkes Bowling and Sports Club pink ladies gala day on Tuesday, October 29 attracted about 100 bowlers from around the region.
- Photos of Parkes businesses and Parkes Shire Council.
Ron Dunford Chemist was among the many businesses in town supporting Pink Up Parkes - it had donation tins out and had been running raffles all month.
Pharmacy manager Jenny Leeming said they raised a total of $1178.45 was raised for the McGrath Foundation.
"It's been a great month of fundraising and to top it off we won the Aliance Pharmacy of the Year, out of 600 pharmacies," Jenny said.
Parkes Shire Council's building certification manager Michelle Bicket baked numerous pink cupcakes for meetings and morning teas all month to raise money for Pink Up Parkes.
She made a promise that if she hit her goal of $1000, she would dye her hair pink.
"The last $52 came in on the weekend [of October 19-20]," Michelle said.
And so she waltzed into work on the Monday with her new hair-do - or hair colour rather.
"I have done it before, about 10 years ago," Michelle said of her pink hair.
"It's hard with pink dye because it really grabs - I'll probably be pink until Christmas," she laughed.
Michelle also decorated the Little Theatre pink for council's whole staff meeting, involving 130 people.
Check out other pink events that took place in Parkes:
- Pink Henrys: Kerin Physio Co takes home top gong at businesses' night of nights
- Pink tennis a big hit as families enjoy social night fundraiser
- Guests dress in their pink finest for sold-out charity dinner
- Five Parkes gardens shown off in full bloom
- Combined Services Clubs Dinner on again as guests support pink cause
