A cricket match for Cancer Awareness and Hope at LPL:
Dambulla Sixes go Pink on July 14
Dambulla Sixes team’s official kit is blue and yellow but on July 14 they are going to wear Pink T shirts.Dambulla Sixes team’s official kit is blue and yellow but on July 14 they are going to wear Pink T shirts.
The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League Cricket (LPL) is currently in progress and after Pallekele and Dambulla legs LPL will move to R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium from July 13. Dambulla Sixes is owned by former Sri Lankan first class cricketer and Maliyadeva Kurunegala cricketer Priyanga de Silva wanted to add specialty at this LPL. They want to give good message through cricket and already they have started their job to make a difference in the tournament.
The Dambulla Sixers are proud to announce a historic initiative in Sri Lanka’s Lanka Premier League (LPL), with the strong support and endorsement of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). On July 14, at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla Sixes and their supporting staff headed by former Sri Lanka leggie Rangana Herath will don pink jerseys with a pink ribbon, promoting breast cancer awareness and encouraging self-breast examinations. The team will don pink jerseys and a pink ribbon in the LPL match between Dambulla Sixes and Galle Marvels on July 14 which will start from 3pm onwards.
“This is an excellent initiative, and Sri Lanka Cricket will join with the Dambulla Sixers in launching several initiatives to make this a successful effort, as corporate responsibility acts of this nature have been a key part of the LPL since commencement,” said Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director, Lanka Premier League.
In Sri Lanka, breast cancer is the most common cancer, with 15 women diagnosed every day and two succumbing to the disease. By wearing pink, we aim to raise awareness and promote early detection through regular self-breast examinations. This message is not just for women but also for men to support and encourage the women in their lives to perform these self-checks and seek medical advice immediately upon noticing any abnormalities. Early detection of breast cancer significantly increases the chances of successful treatment, making this awareness campaign crucial.
Meanwhile Dambulla Sixes are also excited to welcome 30 children from Suwa Arana – a Place for Healing, on this day (July 14) to highlight the childhood cancer aspect in the country. Suwa Arana, the largest project under the Indira Cancer Trust, is dedicated to providing care and support for children battling with cancer. The mission of Indira Cancer Trust is to offer a safe haven and comprehensive care for anyone with cancer and their family members, giving them hope and a brighter future.
Dambulla Sixes team mentor is former Sri Lanka skipper Roshan Mahanama who is initially joined with owner Priyanga de Silva (both were playing school cricket in same period and played Sri Lanka under 19 in 1983) to give new look to the LPL through Dambulla Sixes. The team led by Afghanistan all rounder Mohammed Nabi and their supporting staff headed by head coach Rangana Herath, Bowling coach Chamila Gamage, batting coach Ruwin Pieris together with former Sri Lanka assistant spin coach Ajith Ekanayake are ready to carry this message throughout the country.
Dambulla Sixers players will be wearing special pink T-shirts with the breast cancer ribbon and the TLC (Touch: Look: Check) logo, as well as the Indira Cancer Trust and Suwa Arana logos. Spectators too can pledge their support by wearing this T-shirt on the day. These pink T-shirts will be available for purchase at the grounds.
Dambulla Sixes encourage other cricketing teams and sporting organizations to join them in this campaign and use their own platforms to convey this crucial message. Stay tuned to our social media channels for touching moments from the day and to learn how you can join this initiative by purchasing a T-shirt.