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Queen Victoria, pretty in pink
SYDNEY – Cunard’s Queen Victoria will be illuminated in pink when she spends the night at Sydney’s Circular Quay tomorrow (February 19) – all in the name of charity.
The liner, which will berth at the Overseas Passenger Terminal around 7am tomorrow morning, will be bathed in vibrant pink light from dusk to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
The NBCF will officially launch its 2010 fundraising target of $17 million at an exclusive event onboard the liner that evening, with patron Sarah Murdoch to attend.
NBCF CEO Sue Murray said Queen Victoria was the perfect place to make their fundraising announcement.
“We have set ourselves a huge task this year in what we need to achieve to continue funding the best breast cancer research in Australia, and we thank Cunard for helping us launch 2010 in grand style.â€
The launch event comes as Queen Victoria makes a rare overnight call to Sydney, midway through her third world voyage.
Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia, which represents Cunard Line in Australia, said she was thrilled that Queen Victoria was able to support such a worthy cause during her visit.
“Pink has become synonymous with the fight against breast cancer so I was delighted to offer NBCF the opportunity to boost awareness of research and claim a world first by being the first to illuminate a liner in pink.
“Queen Victoria always attracts attention when she visits Australia but this year she’ll also be turning heads for charity,†said Sherry.
Queen Victoria will be illuminated from dusk until approximately 11pm.
The liner will depart Sydney at 6pm on Saturday evening (Feb 20) bound for Melbourne.
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