Snap-on Tools new partnership with the McGrath Foundation, aims to raise a quarter of a million dollars ($250,000) for breast cancer awareness this October.
This fundraising initiative will be powered by the sale of Snap-on’s limited-edition Pink Tool Sets, with a portion of the proceeds directly supporting the McGrath Foundation’s mission.
Professional motorsport driver and Snap-on Tools ambassador Matty Hill says this cause is deeply personal.
“Breast cancer affects so many lives, and I’m honoured to use my platform in motorsports with Snap-on Tools to raise much-needed funds for the McGrath Foundation,” Hill says.
“My wife’s auntie battled breast cancer, and we lost her to this terrible disease. It’s a pain that so many families have faced, and it’s why I’ve partnered with Snap-on Tools to help try and raise a quarter of a million dollars.
“The Snap-on Pink Tool Set is a symbol of support and a practical way for people in the automotive community to contribute to a cause that has impacted so many lives in Australia,” he says
The incidence of breast cancer in Australia is increasing, with 20,973 women and 221 men expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia this year (that’s one in seven women diagnosed in their lifetime and 58 people diagnosed every day). Whilst early detection is critical, as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women, there is a ripple effect that stretches through families and communities.
A portion of the proceeds from every Pink Tool Set sale will go directly to the McGrath Foundation, helping to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses and ensure that individuals experiencing breast cancer and their families receive care and support from the time of diagnosis.
“We appreciate corporate partners like Snap-On Tools who help the McGrath Foundation work towards our mission of ensuring that no one goes through breast cancer without care,” McGrath Foundation director Tracy Bevan says.
A huge thank you to all those in the community who choose to support the Snap-on Pink Tool Set,” she says.
Most Australians know someone diagnosed with or impacted by breast cancer. The ‘Socket to Breast Cancer’ initiative is part of Snap-on Tools’ commitment to giving back to the community and driving positive change through the automotive network. It’s a cause close to the heart of the Snap-on business and its employees.
“As someone whose Mum has been affected by breast cancer, this partnership is significant to me. It goes beyond business, and it’s about supporting families like mine who have faced the emotional and physical challenges of breast cancer,” Snap-on national sales manager Paul Lynch says.
“I’m genuinely proud that Snap-on is raising vital funds to help ensure more families have access to a McGrath Breast Care Nurse. It’s a cause that hits home for many of us, and I’m grateful to be part of a company committed to making a real difference.”
Driving awareness with every Pink Tool
The limited-edition Pink Tool Sets include hammers, pliers, prybars, screwdriver sets, sheers, ratchets, and cutters.
To purchase a Pink Tool Set, either contact your local Snap-on Franchisee or, if you want to help Snap-on reach its goal, donate directly via;
https://www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/fundraisers/snapon.
The funds raised through this campaign will support the McGrath Foundation in ensuring that every family in Australia has access to a McGrath Breast Care Nurse, who provides invaluable support and care to individuals with breast cancer.
The McGrath Foundation has supported 143,000 families in Australia.
