Fund-raiser supports club president
The Peninsula Touch Association will support its club president Mr Rod Dillon with a special fundraising touch football day next month.
Proceeds raised on the day will go towards helping Mr Dillon and his wife Jodi look after their four-year-old daughter Bobbi who has Rett Syndrome.
The club is hoping to raise enough funds to purchase a specialised wheelchair for Bobbi as well as financially supporting her ongoing needs.
Rett Syndrome is a unique development disorder which begins in early infancy and is seen almost exclusively in girls.
A child with Rett Syndrome is usually born healthy and shows an early period of apparently normal development until six to 18 months of life, when there is a slowing down or stagnation of skills.
Many children are misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy or autism.
There is no known cause, treatment or cure for Rett Syndrome.
The Peninsula Touch Association is looking to attract teams of at least 10 players 12 years and over to compete in a special touch round robin format.
The event will be held at McEvoy Oval in Umina on Sunday, October 10, from 9am to 3pm.
The fundraising day will also feature a major raffle, signed NRL team jumper auction, jumping castle, games for the kids and a barbecue lunch and refreshment for all members of the family to enjoy.
For more information about getting involved in the event, contact Meryl at bobbidillonday@hotmail.com or call 4341 9839.
Website, 22 Sep 2010
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