Netballers in Newcastle today got moving on a series of fundraisers to give a two-year-old boy a sporting chance at life.
Nicholas Perry was born 11 weeks premature, and complications left him with brain damage and cerebral palsy.
He’s never expected to walk.
The walk-a-thon aimed to help Nick’s mum, an A-grade netballer, and dad, raise $30,000 for a specialised wheelchair and modified car, to help with transport for medical appointments.
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The netballers invovled in this fundraiser are from the BNC Netball Club to which I am a member and if every sports club can do what our club does just think how many kids you could help.So I challenge other sports clubs who are game enough to do the same as our Club and we never ask for anything in return just knowing we are helping someone is all the thanks we need.
The BNC netball club would like to thank everyone that came down today to support Nicholas in his walkathon. The age group ranged from 3 month old babies to 70 year old men walking and enjoying the course. I would like to add a few special mentions. Thank you to all the helpers and everything you did to make this day a success,
Congratulations to Malachi Sausaofai for being the individual that raised the most money.
Congratulations to the BNC Cuties for being the Team that raised the most money.
Congratulations to David Sausaofai for winning the best fancy dressed!
Congratulations to Macauley Aoake, Taimana Elers & Logan Aoake on Walking the most laps in the walkathon.
A Special thank you to Four girls who braved the public with there little buckets
Moana Puru, Merryn Mcmillan, Lusina Kolo & Siane Kolo to help raise more funds for Nicholas.
And a Huge thank you to All of the event sponsors, King Street Mcdonalds, SNAP Fitness, Marketown Wool Worths Block Buster Waratah Village, Albion Hotel K mart Waratah Village.
And to the Events Major Sponsor Capture Imaging.
To all of the children, Parents and supporters that came donated, participated a sincere thank you to each and everyone of you for your generosity and support.
And to NBN thank you for recognising our clubs hardwork towards our local fundraising commitments.
The BNC netball club are a quarter of the way to helping this family keep Nick active, donations are still being accepted please feel free to contact the bnc netball club via email on bncnetballclub@live.com.au
The BNC netball club also have a trivia night for Nicholas Friday Night 29th of July at the Albion Hotel Wickham 6.30pm $15per head tables of 6. please all are welcome. Auction, trivia night and raffles to be held