AUCKLAND, Today: Radio Hauraki is squeezing into Eden Park’s tightest space for Day in Loo — 12 hours, one-hole, broadcasted live to raise awareness for bowel cancer, straight from the venue’s famously snug changing sheds.
Fingers crossed it’s not too wet … things could get slippery fast, especially with fans hoping for a few exciting comebacks.
Happening 6am to 6pm on Wednesday 18 June, the event takes over Eden Park’s changing sheds for the first time. It’s all part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, with funds going directly to Bowel Cancer NZ.
The team from The ACC will be joining the fun alongside Kiwi sporting legends and well-known personalities for a day of “Good Sports Talking Sh*t” — bringing laughs to a serious issue affecting thousands.
Much-loved comedian Dai Henwood ONZM, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer in 2020, will also be on hand to support the cause and shine a light on early detection and awareness.
Todd Campbell, Content Director for Radio Hauraki says, “Every day, eight Kiwis receive a bowel cancer diagnosis and we’re dedicated to using our platforms to shine a spotlight on this critical health issue …”
“Eden Park has seen some huge victories over the years and we’re hoping to knock this out of the park for Bowel Cancer New Zealand, adding bowel cancer awareness growth to that list of Eden Park wins.”
“We’re delighted to welcome Radio Hauraki’s Day in Loo to Eden Park in support of a cause that affects thousands of New Zealanders.” – Nick Sautner
Peter Huskinson, CEO of Bowel Cancer NZ adds, “We’re so delighted that our friends at Radio Hauraki are dedicating 12 hours of airtime again this year to help spread the word about bowel cancer.
“Open, honest conversation like this helps people know what to look for and when to get along to their doctor. This is a highly treatable disease when caught early … Day in Loo will save lives.”
Jeremy Wells, Radio Hauraki Breakfast host says, “I have many fond memories of watching sport at Eden Park over the years and looking forward to moving the Hauraki studios into the changing sheds for this great cause …
“I understand the players’ spa pool will be operational and I plan on jumping in with a few of our sporting guests.”
Nick Sautner, CEO of Eden Park says, “We’re delighted to welcome Radio Hauraki’s Day in Loo to Eden Park in support of a cause that affects thousands of New Zealanders.
“We’re proud to be renaming the changing sheds ‘the bowels of Eden Park’ for the day to support this important and meaningful campaign. We’re honoured to stand alongside Bowel Cancer NZ and the team from Radio Hauraki to raise awareness in communities across Aotearoa.”
Listeners can tune into the live broadcast via Radio Hauraki or iHeartRadio, and text LOO to 3779 to make an instant $3 donation to Bowel Cancer NZ.
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