BRONCOS CHARITY PARTNERSHIP 2020
Written by Nicholas Power, Executive Leader Brand and Innovation
Two other major benefits included in this partnership is the opportunity to raise awareness and sell raffle tickets for our Unfunded Projects initiative at a dedicated Broncos’ home game, as well as player visits to our participants. Neither unfortunately could proceed this year as originally planned due to government restrictions but we are still grateful for being recognised in this partnership for the 2020 season. As a silver lining, it has been confirmed by the Broncos camp that wewill return as a Charity Partner for the 2021 season, which will see these two other opportunities for the organisation come to fruition.
In late 2019, we received confirmation that Rural Lifestyle Options Australia had been announced as an official charity partner for the Brisbane Broncos 2020 season. This partnership resulted in the successful funding of our fifteenth Unfunded Project, an Aigo Standing Transfer Aid, thanks to a $3,000 donation from the Brisbane Broncos Community Fund. This piece of equipment is used to support people staying at our Short Term Accommodation and is complementary to electric lift systems. It provides a safe means of transfer from a bed to a chair or from a bed to a bathroom with the help of a Lifestyle Support Worker. The user's participation helps to maintain their independence. As part of this partnership, RLOA received a signed jersey from the players which I have been wearing to the gym (kidding - we will raffle it) and an invitation to the Season Launch event at the Fortitude Music Hall in March, which I attended with my partner Melanie. After an enjoyable evening rubbing shoulders with the likes of Alfie Langer and Wally Lewis, the excitement for what this partnership would mean for the organisation was at an all time high. And then of course COVID-19 hit, like a tackle fromWendell Sailor back in his hay day.
Watch Former Broncos Captain Justin Hodges pledge his support for our Unfunded Projects initiative at www.rloa.org.au/donate
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