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Michaelhouse PinkDrive Cricket Day 2025
Michaelhouse is proud to host the annual PinkDrive Cricket Match in support of cancer awareness and treatment. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, 8 November 2025, when the Michaelhouse 1st XI takes on long-standing rivals Hilton College, all for a cause that touches us all.
As part of the Sport For Lives initiative, every cricket team playing on this day, whether at Michaelhouse or Hilton, will be playing for more than just the win. They’ll be playing for hope, healing, and honour.
We invite everyone, regardless of which team you support, to join us by wearing pink and showing your support for this incredible cause.
Here’s how you can get involved:
🎀 1. Buy Pink Merchandise
Pink tumblers and neoprene can coolers will be on sale in the lead-up to the match and on the day. All proceeds go directly to PinkDrive. Link for ordering merchandise to come.
🌳 2. Wrap a Tree in Pink – R400 Donation
Make a donation of R400 to wrap a tree in pink in honour of someone touched by cancer—whether they are a survivor, currently fighting, or have been lost to the disease.
💝 3. Make a Donation
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Donations of any amount are welcomed and appreciated.
Previous PinkDrive Campaign Fundraising:
| Date | Raised | Target |
| 2022 | R 34,103.00 | R 50,000.00 |
| 2023 | R 57,950.00 | R 50,000.00 |
| 2024 | R 89,934.00 | R 50,000.00 |
| TOTAL RAISED | R 181,987.00 |
Let’s stand together, activate generosity, and make this a Pink Day to remember. Support the boys. Support the cause. Support PinkDrive.
Wickets For Lives – MHS vs Hilton Pink Drive 2025
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PinkDrive NPC, a health sector NGO, was founded in 2009 by Ms. Noelene Kotschan, on the premise that “Early detection will help to prolong a life.” PinkDrive’s cardinal purpose is to contribute meaningfully towards preventing as many people as it can, from succumbing to breast, cervical, prostate and testicular cancer. It’s primary focus is on citizens without access to reasonable care for these conditions, and who reside in areas where health services do not reach.
It recognises that treatable cancers receiving even the basic levels of care, could translate into varying lengths of extended life for the afflicted, when detected and treated early. It’s posture is ostensibly a promoter of health awareness in general, and specifically health education and heightening awareness of gender-related cancers in South Africa.
