THIS Sunday, the two old enemies - Carlton and Collingwood - come together for something bigger than football.
This weekend’s game will see the two clubs play for the 13th annual Richard Pratt Cup in a clash that raises awareness for prostate cancer in Australia.
In 2009, the Pratt Foundation - in conjunction with Carlton and Collingwood - hosted the inaugural fixture in honour of the late Richard Pratt, who lost his battle with prostate cancer earlier that year. Pratt was a former player, committeeman, major donor and President of the Carlton Football Club.
The match is played in honour of Pratt but also to highlight the importance of early diagnosis.
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, recently overtaking breast cancer. Every day, 66 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia every day and approximately 10 Australian men will die each day from this disease.
This week, Carlton, Collingwood, and the Pratt family have united to raise awareness for prostate cancer and much-needed funds for Peter MacCallum’s ProsTIC Centre —performing state-of-the-art research to deliver new prostate cancer treatments.
If you are in a position to help, a donation can be made to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. To donate, click here.
