Touch footy raises $20,000

The Bobbi Dillon Fundraising Touch Football Day has raised more than $20,000 for a local resident with Rett Syndrome.

Proceeds from the day went towards purchasing a specialised wheelchair for Bobbi Dillon, as well as ongoing medical needs and treatment for Rett Syndrome

A total of $19 500 was raised on the day with pledges taking the amount to more than $20,000.

The fundraising day was held on Sunday, October 10, at McEvoy Oval Umina with 35 team entries and around 600 attendees.

The games commenced at 9:30 am and ran until 2:30pm with 25 games being played.

All teams played three games each in a non-competitive round robin format.

A variety of entertainment was present on the day including jumping castles, face painting, pass the ball, three legged race, tug of war, an exhibition touch game, raffles and a silent auction.

Spiderman also put in an appearance, entertaining children and playing a game of touch.

NRL players Jamal Idris from the Bulldogs and Dylan Farrell from the Rabbitohs also attended to sign autographs and chat to children.

Winners of the raffle included Lisa and Mick Wilson, Mr P Withers, Gary Uptin, Anita Uptin, Darren Taffy, Gloria Saley and Troy Howe.

Email, 2 Nov 2010 Matt Sawyer, Sport and Recreation Communities NSW