Parramatta Junior Clubs Dig Deep For The Starlight Foundation

[MarkInTheStands]

PARRAMATTA JUNIOR CLUBS DIG DEEP FOR THE STARLIGHT FOUNDATION
3.55pm, Friday 5 December 2008

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Parramatta District Junior Rugby League Clubs have banded together to make a difference for sick kids, raising $15,000 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation during season 2008.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]One dollar for every player and official registered this year went towards the total, which when combined with the funds raised from the staging of a Star Party saw the final figure reached.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“It was a highly worthwhile exercise as it got all 22 of our clubs together and working for a common cause,” Parramatta Junior League Executive Officer Terry Rose said.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“Never before have we been in a position to make such a difference. Our clubs have been major contributors to charity over many years however up until now they’ve all done their own things.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“What’s even better is they all put up their hands to do the same thing again in 2009 – hopefully we can raise even more next year.”[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]A cheque for $15,000 was presented to the Foundation at Wednesday night’s Parramatta Junior League Annual General Meeting, held at Parramatta Leagues Club.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“For seriously ill children and their families the magic of Christmas is often elusive – there are so many other pressures to cope with,” Ron Erdos, Head of Partnerships for the Starlight Children’s Foundation said.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“We are delighted with the generous support of the Parramatta District Junior Rugby League Clubs, these funds will help Starlight provide seriously ill children and their families with really positive experiences at an extremely difficult time in their lives, restoring some of the fun and laughter all children deserve.” [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Eels players kicked off a big week between the Parramatta Club and the Starlight Children’s Foundation on Monday, with Luke Burt, Joe Galuvao, Junior Paulo, Broderick Wright, Tim Mannah, Callan Richardson and Jonathon Wright appearing at the launch of the Starlight Celebrity Stars Auction.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Click here for more information about the Auction.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“The Eels as a club, in conjunction with our Junior Clubs, work very hard in the community and it’s nice to be able to give something tangible back as a result of those efforts,” Eels Development & Community Manager Gareth Holmes said.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“We kicked off the ‘Eels Out and About’ community program this year, which is all about building pride in our club and in the community, and working with the Starlight Foundation aligns nicely with that.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]“I would like to congratulate the clubs for embracing this worthy cause and I look forward to that association – and the many others like it that we’re involved with week to week – continuing in the years to come.”[/FONT]

http://parraeels.com.au/news/news1941.shtml

 

[Hellsy]

Good work!

 

[planeteels]

I must say that it was a fantastic effort by all the Junior Clubs.

In such tight times, the decision to support Starlight again in 2009 was made unanimously and without apprehension.

As Terry has mentioned, it would be great to increase the amount.

The $15000 if used as wishes, will grant 3 wishes for 3 kids. After the presentation of the cheque, we were shown a 10 minute dvd called Christians wish. Was about a young fella who was diagnosed with a Malignant Brain Tumour. His wish was to have his own Spaceship with the assistance of Captain Starlight & the Foundation, they were able to grant Christian his very own Spaceship playhouse for his backyard so his brothers and sisters and him can escape the reality of his Chemo and Treatment.

Hopefully in 2009 we can get some wider support for our fundraisers. Onwards & Upwards i say

 

[planeteels]

btw.. if anyone wants any info on the Junior League AGM / Junior League board elections, let me know.

 

[sportive cupid]

Sounds great! With all that negative publicity during the season it is terrific to see something positive coming out of junior league.

 

[Suitman]

Sounds great! With all that negative publicity during the season it is terrific to see something positive coming out of junior league.

I agree. Which I might point out, couldn't survive without the grants from the Leagues Club.

Well done all!!

Suity

 

[planeteels]

Suity, never a truer word spoken.

The Leagues Club has elected to maintain the same level of Funding for Junior Leage in 2009 which will go a long way to assisting us as a Junior League and our member Clubs.

The funding we receive covers the massive costs associated with Player Insurance as well as supplying things such as footies etc as donations to each team for their Teams.

Sure we are all hearing negatives about the current Boards of the Mother Club and the Footy Club, but in terms of ongoing support to our Juniors, I cannot doubt or undersell their commitment to the Juniors & associated development programs that they support. As for the Board's track record with regards to future planning and preparation for a "rainy day", well.. that has other threads in which that can be discussed

I am eagerly waiting for 2009. I have been elected onto the Eels 2009 Junior League Board of Management and cannot wait to get my hands dirty

 

[MarkInTheStands]

Congrats on your Election mate.