Senior footballers and A-grade netballers will wear bright pink socks for ‘Terry Socks it to Cancer’.
The charity round is inspired by former Ovens and Murray star Terry Greaves, who is receiving treatment for metastatic melanoma.
Club secretary Troy Mauger said the Dees are proud to get behind the campaign, to help raise money and awareness for the cancer centre.
“Everyone within the football netball club community knows someone who has had to use that facility at some point, so it’s something that we really wanted to support,” he said.
“We’re looking forward to hosting Blighty and hopefully get people talking about the cancer centre and the reason behind the pink socks. It’s such an important facility for our region.”
Mr Greaves, of Markwood, was first diagnosed with cancer 15 years ago, and has experienced the challenges of having to travel long distances to receive treatment in Melbourne.
In 2020, his cancer returned and he has since received monthly treatment in Albury.
Mr Greaves said he was passionate about raising money for the cancer centre as it is incredibly important for people in the region to have access to treatment and facilities locally.
“It is so much more convenient and stress-free being able to travel to Albury, which is just a two-hour return trip, compared to Melbourne which is six hours.”
‘Terry Socks it to Cancer’ has been organised by Mr Greaves, in partnership with AFL North East Border.
All money raised will help fund new equipment, staff training and development, research and wellness programs at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.
To make an online donation to the ‘Terry Socks it to Cancer’ campaign, go to https://bit.ly/terrysocksittocancer.
