Coast thinks pink for May fundraisers...

There was a lot of pink blushing its way around the Coast recently, especially in our schools.

Pink Shirt Day on Friday, May 19 was celebrated as never before, with hundreds of students, teachers and staff donning pink clothes and wigs to represent the anti-bullying message. The Mental Health Foundation holds Pink Shirt Day to raise funds and to spread the idea of celebrating diversity in and supporting schools, workplaces, and communities to be safe, supportive, welcoming, and inclusive.

Silverdale School even took its pink outfits outside the school grounds, holding a whole school fun run. Also this month, the Breast Cancer Foundation was raising funds with Pink Breakfasts, including one attended by Hibiscus Matters’ staff that was held in Ōrewa on Wednesday, May 24. Local real estate agent Michelle McAteer-Ross again organised Paint Ōrewa Pink, which is in its fourth year. As well as the Pink Breakfast at Oliver’s, the day included an auction and local restaurants and stores donating money and offering specials. Last year’s Paint Ōrewa Pink raised

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