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Westbury RSL – thinking differently and ‘locals looking after locals’ As well as being a great place for social connection in the Northern Tasmanian village of Westbury, the local RSL supports men’s health through their health and well-being program, Purple for Prostate. The first fundraising event was held in February 2018 and was born out of the observation that a number of widowed and single men were not being ‘encouraged’ by a significant other to have a prostate cancer test. The test is now simply a blood test. From that last Sunday in February 2018, Purple for Prostate has donated an incredible $60,000 to the Launceston office of the Cancer Council of Tasmania. Westbury RSL Sub Branch President, Mr Bob Sackley said: “Our members are very proud of what the P4P ladies and their supporters have achieved and we will continue to work alongside them to raise much needed funds and awareness of prostate health – we blokes really do need to get tested!”
We know grassroots community clubs are struggling financially to rebound from Covid 19, and many have said they are low on finances and focusing on getting teams on the park. Most are underpinned by volunteers and their club is often competing with work, family and relationships. Thank you to those volunteers, who underpin the grassroots sector. Clubs Tasmania acknowledge the continued support from our network of over 800 clubs and we are committed to continuing to keep you informed and support your club and community, to decrease the workload on volunteers, reduce costs and increase revenue so your club can remain viable and sustainable. Looking after locals As we rebound from Covid-19, research is telling us local communities and neighborhoods will be more and more important. This month we feature some grassroots clubs, who are doing exactly that, and looking after locals in their own backyard. Claremont Cricket and Football Clubs For the past 10 years that club has held a fundraiser for the Jane McGrath Foundation, with a Pink Stumps Day, raising over $40,000 in that time. While this is a magnificent effort, in 2022, with encouragement, the club decided to think differently and support local and donate to Breast Screen Tasmania. During the recent cricket season, 110 people attended a morning tea, the club ran a raffle and a secret auction and raised a remarkable $18,800 for Breast Screen Tas. Local real estates, cafes, pubs, supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, truck companies, BecThomas, Elise Archer and Kristie Johnston all got behind the fundraiser, along with community and friends who attended the day and spend their money knowing it will go to helping others.
Glenorchy Basketball Association – 2022 Goods Sports Australian Club of the Year Congratulations to Glenorchy Basketball Association, the Australian Good Sports Club of the Year for 2021. No wonder the club was recognised with a programs and initiatives like this:
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