Real men wear pink

August 7, 2023

Our Facilities Team look pretty in pink every Friday - all in the name of a good cause.


Every Friday, amongst a sea of tartan, you might catch a glimpse of hot pink... Our fearless Fairholme Facilities team has decided to don their best pink attire in an act of solidarity and support for a good cause.


Head of Facilities, Shane Tessmer, said the trend started with a few of the team adding a touch of pink to their Friday outfits to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.


‘It started as a simple gesture, but the positive response has been overwhelming,’ Shane said. ‘It’s amazing to see how something as small as wearing a pink shirt can bring so much joy and camaraderie and awareness to the workplace.’


Andrew Kajewski, who was also instrumental in spearheading the campaign, believes in the importance of male involvement in such endeavors. ‘Breast cancer affects not just women but families and communities - and other men - as well.


As men, it is our responsibility to support our female colleagues and friends during their battle with this disease. By wearing pink, we want to break down gender barriers and show our commitment to fighting breast cancer together.’


Shane adds: ‘Wearing pink on Fridays is a real conversation starter, and maybe one of these conversations might just save a life.’

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