In a spectacular show of support for CanTeen, Spirit of Tasmania I will don a giant CanTeen bandanna on Monday 25 October.

The giant 10m x 10m bandanna will be on display while the ship is docked at Station Pier (Port Melbourne) to launch CanTeen's 10th anniversary of National Bandanna Day.

CanTeen, the organisation that supports young people with cancer, raises most funds through the business world and selling bandannas. This year CanTeen hopes to sell over one million bandannas and raise three million dollars.

Spirit of Tasmania CEO Peter Simmons says, "CanTeen's work in helping young people with cancer is tremendous. We are thrilled to assist in promoting CanTeen's National Bandanna Day in its 10 th anniversary. I'm sure people will look twice when they see a giant bandanna on our ship."

National Bandanna Day will be celebrated on Friday 29 October. Bandannas can be purchased from any Safeway outlet in Australia for $3.00 until 29 October. Bandannas can also be purchased at various street outlets across Australia.

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For photo opportunities of Spirit of Tasmania I and crew, all wearing CanTeen bandannas 

Where: Meet at reception, Spirit of Tasmania Terminal, Level 1, Station Pier, Port Melbourne

When: Monday 25 October 12.00 midday

Contact: Caroline de Guingand

Corporate Communications Assistant

Spirit of Tasmania

Tel: 03 9206 6226

All media attending must contact Caroline for security purposes