ATHLETES across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula have worn pink on gameday this month in memory of Peta Murphy. Murphy was the member for Dunkley between 2019 and 2023. She died from breast cancer last December.
In partnership with Breast Cancer Network Australia, dozens of local sports teams have put on pink over the last two Saturdays to pay tribute to Murphy. The participating clubs ran fundraisers for breast cancer research.
Clubs across the FDNA, the FDBA, and the MPFNL took part (pictured above). Among those that signed on were Frankston YCW FNC, Peninsula Waves, Red Hill FNC, Mt Eliza FNC, Sorrento FNC, Frankston Bombers FNC, Mornington FNC, Pines FNC, and Rosebud FNC.
Murphy’s husband Rod Glover said “Peta would be so thrilled to see sporting codes across the entire Frankston community supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia. Peta loved sport and she loved BCNA. Our community bringing these two passions together for an entire month in her honour makes me proud, but also emotional.” “Peta was dedicated to serving the community until the very end and she would love to see her advocacy for those tackling breast cancer extended. My heartfelt thanks go to all involved in continuing Peta’s legacy,” he said.
BCNA CEO Kirsten Pilatti said “BCNA exists for and because of communities like Frankston that are as passionate as we are in supporting everyone who experiences breast cancer. A record 600 Pink Sports Day events were held around Australia over the Mother’s Day weekend – an incredible effort from so many and we are grateful for every single one of them.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 14th May 2024