Football fundraiser for hospice
Rhys Black, left, and Campbell Rollo are raising money for hospice through a football tournament. <em>Photo: Hazel Black.</em>
Fresh on the heels of the ultra-marathon fundraising run for Nelson Tasman Hospice, two local football players have come up with United for Hospice.
Tahuna Football Club’s Rhys Black and Campbell Rollo wanted an event the public could pay to participate in, with the proceeds going to hospice. The pair have devised a charity seven-a-side tournament at Nelson Suburbs Saxton Field base.
“Rather than just make a donation, it is a chance for the public to have a kick around and get a bang for their buck while having a good time,” says Rhys.
He will take to the dance floor in May for NBS Dancing for a Cause, a major fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Mens, womens and masters teams are being sought for the two day football competition on 22-23 February. 11 players per squad with a combined entry fee of $300, which will also cover a hospice shop-themed “shindig” at McCashins Brewery in Stoke on the first night.
There will be up to five games for each side, played over 20-minute halves with the tournament ending in play-offs.
“We are hoping it might become a legacy project,” Rhys confirms.
Talley's ice cream truck will be on site and hopefully a bouncy castle to add to the family atmosphere. You can register to play at [email protected] and they close on 14 February. But organisers say if you leave it too late to play then come along anyway and support financially.