JackJumpers don teal for awareness ahead of NBL game
The Tasmanian JackJumpers will be donning a different shade of green for an upcoming match, with the change in support of a great cause.
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Tassie is turning teal this month to raise awareness and funds for cancer and a new cancer wellness centre.
February is ovarian cancer awareness month and Tasmanians are being encouraged to turn out in teal to bring the disease to the forefront of people’s minds.
The JackJumpers last home game of the season on February 8 will be the fourth annual teal game and ahead of the sold-out match all Tasmanians are being encouraged to splash some teal.
SHE gynaecological cancer group chair Scott Harris said raising awareness was critical in the group’s success in its endeavour to save lives in the fight against ovarian cancer.
More than a dozen businesses have already jumped on board and incorporated teal into their menus, shopfront and decor.
Mr Harris said SHE had resources such as posters for businesses to help encourage conversations and raise funds.
“We’ve got posters with QR codes for people to donate to SHE with all funds raised staying in Tasmania to help us build our recently launched Cancer Wellness Centre.”
He said it was a national outrage that the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer was the same in 2025 as it was in 1979.
Ovarian cancer is often detected late, and Mr Harris said it was important for everyone to know the signs and symptoms.
“Sometimes just very normal signs are actually critical,” he said.
The Cancer Council website said often there are no obvious signs of ovarian cancer but there may be one or more of the following symptoms; abdominal bloating, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, frequent or urgent urination, back, abdominal or pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, constipation or diarrhoea, menstrual irregularities, tiredness, indigestion and unexplained weight loss or weight gain.
Farzi co-owner Varun Khetarpal said cancer in general was a cause close to his heart which is why he was excited to light the restaurant up in teal for the month of February and have teal themed items on the menu.
The teal game against the Cairns Taipans at MyState Bank Arena is inspired by the late Jo Harris whose courageous battle with ovarian cancer is driving SHE’s ongoing advocacy.
Tasmanian Hospital Association CEO Steve Old said he was excited to get the whole hospitality industry behind the initiative.
He said we need to make sure we get the cancer wellness centre built in Tasmania.
“So they can give the support to the ladies and their families like they get all around the country that we just don’t have in Tasmania,” Mr Old said.
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