Media release – SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group, 24 February 2025

Oceans of support as vessels turn teal and record funds raised for SHE

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and with one week to go SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group has thanked the generosity of Tasmanians and sponsors who have already raised nearly $200,000.

Navigators, who operate the Mona ferries and the Derwent ferries, have jumped on board to turn their vessels teal for the rest of February.

“To show support our team will be in SHE t-shirts and caps,” Hobart Vessel Manager at Navigators Josh Newton said.

“There are huge SHE flags flying proudly outside Brooke St Pier to help raise awareness as well as banners, posters and coasters on board our vessels.

“We are also encouraging patrons to donate to SHE and have QR codes to make it easy for them to do so.”

SHE Chair Scott Harris said he had been proud of how many businesses had been involved raising both funds and awareness to turn Tassie teal.

“From the Tasman Bridge, Wrest Point tower and University of Tasmania buildings to cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and retailers it has been a sea of teal.

“By shining a light we are creating awareness, starting conversations, encouraging people to donate and ultimately saving lives in the fight against ovarian cancer.

“All funds raised will stay in Tasmania to help us build our recently launched Cancer Wellness Centre.”

The fourth annual sold-out teal NBL game was held on February 8 where over $120,000 was raised and MyState Bank Arena was saturated in teal.

“The teal game is so meaningful for the JackJumpers with Scott Harris on our board and to honour his beautiful late wife Jo,” JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan said.

“We are proud to see this game grow and develop each year. It is an important game on the calendar and to get the win on our final home game was an emotional experience.

“Between teal JackJumpers jersey sales and our auction of player memorabilia we were overwhelmed with the response and so incredibly proud of the amount raised as we know how important these funds are for SHE to continue their important work.”

Passengers can also scan the QR code onboard to buy their own teal shirts or make a donation.