Gold Circle Goes Pink On Sunday

First race is off at 12h40

Gold Circle has once again partnered with South Africa’s best loved breast cancer screening and awareness NGO, PinkDrive for Breast Cancer Awareness Month when the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse will go “PINK” for their annual charity race on Sunday 15 October 2023.

Steve Marshall, Gold Circle’s Events & Marketing Executive, expressed that the PinkDrive charity event is a delightful and entertaining day for everyone, dedicated to supporting the remarkable efforts of the PinkDrive team. Their mission is to raise essential funds and awareness for PinkDrive and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The event will feature on-track entertainment by the Durban Girl’s High Majorettes and the Durban Caledonian Society Pipe Band. To embrace the occasion’s spirit, attendees are encouraged to don pink attire in solidarity for the cause of breast cancer awareness.

In addition to enjoying a plethora of on-course entertainment and thrilling racing, roving judges will be awarding spot prizes to those who best embody the theme by dressing in pink.

A number of sponsors have thrown their weight behind the PinkDrive charity meeting including Hollywood Foundation, World Sports Betting, Track and Ball Gaming and 1Voucher.

“PinkDrive is thrilled to once again be part of the annual Gold Circle Pink Charity Race. PinkDrive is in the lead when it comes to early detection and education on gender related cancers. Our mobile units travel to rural and peri urban areas around South Africa with the aim of enabling all the medically uninsured access to cancer screening services. Our basket of services includes education, free mammograms, pap smears and clinical breast examinations, always with the message “Early detection will help prolong life.”

We have been “winning the race” against cancer since 2009. PinkDrive is honored to be part of this incredible event and I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Gold Circle, the supporters, and sponsors for once again choosing us as a charity of choice. PinkDrive has full confidence that this partnership will keep PinkDrive in first place in the fight against cancer!” Expressed Janice Benecke, Marketing & Events Co-Ordinator for PinkDrive.

The PinkDrive event offers a variety of experiences from the tranquil beauty of the Parade Ring to the bustling grandstand, the popular Short Head Bar, Lightning Shot Bar, KidZone and the famous Durban View Restaurant, Contact 031 314 1736 for bookings. Gold Circle invites all families and individuals to join us at Hollywoodbets Greyville racecourse to enjoy a fun-packed and meaningful day at the races.

Please call 031 314 1640 or email [email protected] to book your space for the Classic Room Hospitality @ R400pp which includes a 3 course meal and lucky draws. For every booking R100 goes to PinkDrive

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