Nearly $200,000 has been raised across Tasmania for the SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Local company Navigators, who operate the Mona Ferries and the Derwent Ferries, have joined the cause by turning their vessels teal for the rest of February.
“To show support our team will be in SHE t-shirts and caps,” Hobart Vessel Manager at Navigators Josh Newton said.
“There are huge SHE flags flying proudly outside Brooke St Pier to help raise awareness as well as banners, posters and coasters on board our vessels.”
“We are also encouraging patrons to donate to SHE and have QR codes to make it easy for them to do so.”
SHE Chair Scott Harris says he is proud of how many businesses have been involved raising both funds and awareness.
“From the Tasman Bridge, Wrest Point tower and University of Tasmania buildings to cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and retailers it has been a sea of teal.”
“By shining a light we are creating awareness, starting conversations, encouraging people to donate and ultimately saving lives in the fight against ovarian cancer.”
The fourth annual sold-out teal JackJumpers NBL game was held on February 8, saturating MyState Bank Arena in teal and raising over $120,000.
“The teal game is so meaningful for the JackJumpers with Scott Harris on our board and to honour his beautiful late wife Jo,” JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan said.
“We are proud to see this game grow and develop each year. It is an important game on the calendar and to get the win on our final home game was an emotional experience.”
SHE’s Scott Harris says the funds raised this month will help build their new Cancer Wellness Centre on Campbell Street in Hobart.
“We’ve got a building, we’re incredibly excited about that, we’ve now just got to get the funds to get it built,” he said.
“We’ve got a commitment from the State Government of $10 million but we need more.”
The SHE Foundation officially signed the lease for the building last month.
Harris says he hopes the building will be open by mid-2026 to help Tasmanians when they’re at the “toughest moment in their life”.
