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LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Day on May 3 during the ongoing season 10 as part of its corporate social responsibility.
“The HBL PSL X will see the Childhood Cancer Awareness Day to be observed during the Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. The match will begin at 8:00 pm,” the PCB announced in a press release.
According to details, match officials and match commentators at the venue will wear gold ribbons, synonymous with the campaign.
Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United players will wear Golden caps as well as gold ribbons.
Moreover, the stumps in use for the match will also be branded in gold, while three cancer patients will be invited to the ground where they will be presented with signed shirts from both sides.
Not only that, but Childhood cancer awareness messages would be displayed on the digital screens placed at the stadium to create awareness about the disease, aimed at educating the spectators.
“As part of HBL PSL’s corporate social responsibility, we are observing Childhood Cancer Awareness on 3 May,” said Salman Naseer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PSL.
“This reflects our commitment to using the platform of cricket to help raise awareness around health challenges that affect many lives across the country.
“We are thankful to the teams, players, commentators, fans and media friends for their continued support in promoting these awareness efforts through HBL PSL.”
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