Three members of Players 4 Players handed over a cheque of R45,000 to The Players Fund’s Chairman, Morne du Plessis, this afternoon. No recipient has been earmarked for the monies yet, but when we find out you will.
Thank you again for all the support!
Gary Fouche (P4P); Gareth Rosslee (P4P); Morne du Plessis (The Players Fund); Chris Rood (P4P)
A big thank you to all who attended the 2011 Players 4 Players fundraiser!! Our grand total is currently standing at a whopping R41,090.
R41,090 is great, but we still R8,910 below the target of R50,000… luckily we still have on auction item up for grabs – the signed RWC2011 Springbok Jersey is currently sitting on a R5,500 bid; its worth far more than that.
A very motivating incerpt of an email from Ali at the Players Fund: “Your projected donation of approximately R50 000.00 will be the single largest donation by an associated organization made to the Fund in 2011.”
Come on guys, we can do this!
Auction Winners
Signed 2011 WP Jersey – Dean Gurney – R1,400
Signed 2011 WP Jersey – Adam Zartz – R2,000
Signed 2010 Sharks Jersey – Nick Roberts – R4,500
Signed 2012 Springbok 7′s Jersey – R1,800
Signed 2010 USA 7′s Jersey – Jarryd Steyn – R500
Signed bottle of Johnnie Black – Archie – R2,200
Signed Bakkies & Victor Signed Pic and short – Wilhelm – R1,800
Great 8 RSA Golfers – Warren – R4,000
Bells Special Reserve – Crusty – R200
Bells Special Reserve – Michelle Bedfordshaw – R400
Bells Special Reserve – Keith Hodgkiss – R400
Canterbury Hamper – Crsuty – R1,750
Canterbury Hamper – Shawn Doyle – R1,300
Canterbury Hamper – Jeremy Briscoe – R1,000
Bushmills Jersey & Cap – Chris Rood – R600
Bushmills Jersey – Wilhelm – R600
Springbok Shirt and Windhoek Ball – Michelle – R400
Windhoek Hamper – Danielle – R500
Windhoek Hamper – Jarryd Steyn – R500
Windhoek Hamper – Phil – R800
Wine – Pringle – R250
Wine – Phil – R250
Wine – Ryan Belgrove – R200
Gilbert RWC2011 Ball – Boris Hales – R400
The event date is fast approaching with open spots getting filled nicely. Below is a very brief list of “important” details:
Time Event
11h30 People start arriving
12h00 Bowls rules & start round 1
13h30 Bowls round 2
15h00 Bowls playoffs
16h00 Bowls finishes
16h30 Spider Game
17h00 Raffle & Auction
18h00 Cheque Handover
Besides having fun in the sun, the main reason for the event is to raise cash for The Players Fund. We will be getting a cut from bar takings as well as all entrance fees, however the main cash spinner for us is the auction and raffle. Below is what we have thus far:
Auction Items
You can see the early bids over here
Raffle Items
This is the short list, there will most definitly be more little gems up for grabs, bring a full wallet to the event!
All for the cause
The official date for the 2011 Players 4 Players event has been set for the 19th November.
Finer details will be posted as they come up, but the concept is exactly the same:
All the proceeds will go to the Chris Burger – Petro Jackson Players Fund.
Last year we managed to raise approximately R30,000 and are confident that if last year was anything to go by, the new target of R50,000 will be reached with ease!!
To reserve your spot, please make payment to the bank account below; costs are R100 per person (R300 per team).
Account Name: Shebeen Social Sports Club
Account Number: 62158938707
Bank and Branch code: FNB Rondebosch 201509
Type: Cheque account
Reference: P4P <your name>
Please mail the proof of payment to p4p@shebeenboys.co.za
or visit Quicket to make payment via credit card
All for the cause
Chris Rood, Mark Kritzinger, Tank Lanning, Aubrey Saal & Gary Gold
Tank organized that Gary Gold (Springbok assistant coach) join the guys for their recent visit to Aubrey on Friday. He was obviously thrilled to meet Gary and even more so when he was handed a signed Bok jersey!!
Thank you Mr Gold for taking time out your hectic schedule.
All for the cause
Mark Kritzinger, Morne du Plessis (Chairman of the Fund), Gary Fouche, Frikkie Naude (Vice-Chairman of the Fund) and Tubby Teubes (Executive Trustee)
Chris Rood with Aubrey
Mark Kritzinger with Aubrey
A big thank you to everyone who took part on Saturday, as well as our sponsors. The event was an unbelievable success with our target of R25,000 being reached and an extra R6,000 raised….brilliant stuff!
Please visit our gallery to spot yourself, or see what you missed if you couldn’t make it on the day. More pictures will be added tomorrow so be sure to return to the site.
Spread the word so that next year we can aim for R50,000.
All for the cause
Update: An email from Ali (Marketing Manager of the Players Fund)
“The Fund’s General Manager, Gail Ross, and I met this morning to discuss the best allocation for the funds raised at your event. On the 8th of August this year, a young rugby player from Kimberley named Aubrey Saal was injured when he entered a scrum late. As a 60kg wing, he was playing out of position at hooker at the time of his injury (another reason why the BokSmart regulations need to be communicated and players educated about their physical abilities). The scrum collapsed and Aubrey was unable to move or respond. He was transferred to Upington Hospital and diagnosed with a C5/C6 incomplete spinal dislocation. He has since had a spinal fusion and regained some movement in his upper body, but he has been classified as a permanent quadriplegic. He was discharged from Upington hospital without a wheelchair, and while he undergoes rehabilitation he has borrowed a chair from a local therapist. Aubrey will be transferred this week to the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre at Lentegeur Hospital in Mitchells Plain for his wheelchair training.
With the proceeds of the bowls event, we will be buying Aubrey his own manual wheelchair, a pressure relieving mattress and cushion, and equipment to allow him to remain independent and return home to his family in Kimberley. We would like you and your team to know that in one afternoon you have changed the lives of Aubrey and his entire family. “
The Goal:
To raise a significant amount for the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund, a fund that assists rugby players who have been the unfortunate victims of catastrophic or serious rugby injuries; and develops and implements initiatives that aim to educate, inform and create awareness around rugby injuries.
Who We Are:
The Shebeen Social Sports Club got the ball rolling with generous donations to the Player’s Fund over the last 3 years. From there the idea to properly market and get the Cape Town rugby community involved on a day to raise funds for players injured in catastrophic rugby injuries was born.
The Shebeen SSC were joined by SARugby.com, NewbieBowls, The Mowbray and brandhouse to form an initiative called the Players4Players foundation.
The Concept:
The idea is simple – if we can get together and raise awareness and a target of R25 000 for the Chris Burger / Petro Jackson fund, we’d be making a significant contribution and giving back to the game we love.
The FIRST Event:
The first event decided upon is a bowls fundraising day with players from the various clubs and schools in the province dressing in their rugby kit and coming down to play.
The day will include a barefoot bowl bowls competition, an auction with a number of fantastic items, a raffle, a braai, and the watching of the Springboks against Ireland on the 6th of November.
We’re asking for you to get together a team of 3 bowlers to come down – in your rugby jerseys or supporters gear – and get involved in a fun day with a serious message.
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