Just when we thought that the Bulls would have played their last away game in PINK against the Highlanders the past weekend, they throw us a curveball…
Herewith the full Vodacom Bulls media release, dreadedly received just now:
In the fight against cancer, the Vodacom Bulls have teamed up with CANSA and will go pink against the DHL Stormers on 2 June at Loftus Versfeld.
Loftus Versfeld, the legendary fortress of the Blue Bulls Company will go pink when the home team play in their alternative very-berry coloured match kits in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the DHL Stormers. A sold out capacity crowd of 50 000 is a given which will most certainly bode well for campaign beneficiaries the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
With nearly 3 million supporters in South Africa, along with the highest viewership ratings for Super Rugby matches in 2012 among all the South African franchises, the Vodacom Bulls will be using their reach and influence to raise awareness and funds for their service to the public and all affected by cancer across the country.
Throughout the next two weeks, the Vodacom Bulls will be calling on all South Africans to make a donation, while ticket holders are encouraged to dress in pink to show their support for the “Get Your Pink On” campaign. Sponsors Vodacom will donate R20 000 for every try scored by the 2010 Super 14 champions, while CANSA will provide a mobile health unit for clinical breast exams and skin examinations within Loftus Versfeld on match day. Ticket holders can also get their heads sprayed in pink, blue, white and black (R20 per head) at six ‘Sprayathon” stations inside the stadium.
Barend van Graan, Blue Bulls Company CEO, is confident that their appeal to their valued supporters will be the catalyst in raising the bar of generosity in South Africa.
“Our fans have taken well to our very berry fuschia coloured kit. For this campaign we have embraced the colour pink as we join hands with CANSA and call on all our players, supporters, sponsors, suite owners and the general public to take part in the Get Your Pink On campaign and be part of this fundraising and awareness drive. With the largest fan base in South Africa, the highest viewership figures in Vodacom Super Rugby this season as well as a significant growth on our social media platforms, I am confident that the Get Your Pink On campaign will be a resounding success.”
The Vodacom Bulls versus the DHL Stormers match is regarded as the hottest ticket in town and fans are encouraged to get their hands on the remaining tickets on sale. To support CANSA in the fight against cancer, sms 30100 or go to www.getyourpinkon.co.za to make an online donation. Valid ticket holders stand a chance of winning one of seven Vodacom Bulls jerseys (numbers 16 to 22) at halftime to be presented by the Bulls babes to the “best dressed” supporters in the stadium. And, anyone who makes a donation will be in line to win one of 15 official jerseys autographed by the entire 2012 Vodacom Bulls team.
Sue Janse van Rensburg, CANSA CEO, expressed her gratitude to the Vodacom Bulls for providing a platform in rugby to spread the message on the importance of early detection of cancer.
“We want to thank the Vodacom Bulls for this incredible initiative in helping us to reach as many people as we can, while spreading the message that cancer can be treated more effectively when detected early, while further raising much needed funds to roll out our care and support programmes to those affected by cancer.”
Written for and on behalf of the Blue Bulls Company by Caroline Malan.
ABOUT CANSA:
As a leader in the fight against cancer in South Africa, CANSA’S mission is to be the preferred non-profit organisation that enables research, educates the public and provides support to all people affected by cancer. For more information go to www.cansa.org.za, call 0800 22 6622 or email info@cansa.org.za for more information.
@ Just For Kicks: Must say not being there I don’t follow the social media as much in SA….but will take your word for it. Makes sense the ou’s on the reef are generally more technologically adept.
@ grootblousmile:….Leinster did their homework and had Ulsters number all day….they didn’t have a move that Leinster did not know about and block. Leinster did double the amount of tackles. Ruan very frustrated…he tried to run once a quick penalty 5 ouks tackled him.
Just For Kicks wrote:
The Tourism indaba that was held last week in Durban also said that. The Indaba was poorly attended and they recon the social media will kill it off.
@ 4man:
Ruan impressed me at 9. Hope HM watch the game. I would easily rate him in the top 2 of SA now.
32 @ 4man:
I hear so… and I hear it was a good rugby game to watch!
@ superBul:ha ha ha ha ha….god old Zapiro. the ous were arguing earlier on another FB site. I supported the artist….The emperor is indeed without his clothes!!!…Anyway listen ou’s I am going to chow. Looking forward to some tours and lets see how Heyneke does….personally I am excited….first time for a while.
@ grootblousmile:…Ja it was. we were shouting for Ulster of course…but BOD is still unbelievably difficult to play against….the man goes on and on. Ons praat weer. cheers
36 @ 4man:
Cheers Sammajoor… gedra jou, al is dit sleg!
Zapiro is ‘n snaakse ou… en sy weergawe van “Gietertotter” is flippen snaaks… en laat mens dink.
Something that really interests me is how the social media, and blogging has exposed the ineptitude of our rugby hacks in this country. There are some very good ones, but most….
39 @ Just For Kicks:
Soon social media and blogging won’t be seen as “Alternative Media” but maybe more important than mainstream media.
It’s alive, direct… speaks to the core… and gives everybody a valid voice.
@ Just For Kicks:
Do you use Twitter a lot
Folks, time for me to turn in too…
See you on the flipside.
Gooooi Mieliessssss
@ grootblousmile:
Cheers
I might hang around a bit longer, some work to do.
41@ superBul:yup, as rugby talk. The widget is on the home page, and I try to put everything from this site on there, as well as all the updated live scores from as many matches as I can do. I try to follow all the franchises, hacks, and bloggers. I don’t follow any players though.
42@ grootblousmile:Cheers, bud
Ruan Pienaar (Ulster), was beaten by Leinster’s fullback Rob Kearney for European Player of the Year
Right, outta here too. Cheers Super’s
@ Just For Kicks:
OK will ask you about Twitter another time, bye
Strange. Bulls have to use charity’s to sell out a home game. Stormers get the cold late kick offs and do it without charity. The Sharks were the first team to have a million people gone through its gates in Super Rugby. But then again the Bulls charge the most of all the Unions for their tickets so Charity can have half of that 20 to 40 rand per person the they pay extra.
“VERY BERRY” Hahahahaha.
Talk about connecting with the Union’s feminine side.
(Shit that spelling looks dodgy.)
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