Football and netball clubs across the State on the weekend of 27/28 July will come together holding a variety of fundraising activities for Casey Tutungi. The Geelong Football Club has also announced a major fundraising effort and the launch of the Casey Tutungi Appeal for the Geelong v St Kilda game on Saturday night, 27 July 2013.
If you wish to make a donation to help support Casey, please visit his website here: http://www.caseytutungi.com/
Casey who is player and co-coach of the South Barwon Football Club has been diagnosed a quadriplegic suffering severe spinal cord damage at the C4/C5 junction, the result of an injury he sustained in the last minutes of the game against St Joseph’s last month, in the Geelong Football League.
Casey is a former Geelong VFL-listed player, and has won numerous awards during his career, playing for Lorne, Springvale, Geelong and South Barwon clubs and various representative sides.
The Tutungi family is humbled by the tens of thousands of messages of support for Casey and the donations and help they have received.
“We've been totally stunned by the response of the community. The football community especially has got right behind Casey and I think that is testament to how Casey is regarded in the sporting fraternity and the respect he has earned in the way he plays the game,” Chris Tutungi, Casey’s father said.
“He has been a wonderful ambassador for the game and his four Best and Fairest Awards and the other accolades he has received for courage and determination over his playing career bear this out,” Chris said.
“We would especially like to thank the Geelong Football Club and playing group, Casey’s current Club South Barwon and the League for organising such a fantastic weekend and a magnificent launch for Casey’s Appeal. We are sure everyone will get right behind it. There are no words strong enough to convey our gratitude for the support, help and love we have received,” Chris said.
Geelong v St Kilda Saturday 27 July 2013
The Geelong Football Club have organized a number or fundraising activities pre and post the game, as well as at the gate. Look out for the volunteers with the shaker tins.
100 special jumpers bearing Casey’s player number CT56 have been signed by the entire playing group and are for sale on the Cats website for $1000. In just five days 61 jumpers have been sold.
The Geelong Cats have also put together an incentive to encourage local clubs to participate in the “Coming Together for Casey” round this weekend.
The ten clubs across the state that raise the most money on the weekend of July 27/28 for the Casey Tutungi Future Fund will go into the draw to win the ultimate local club football experience. The winning club will become an “AFL club for the day” in the 2014 pre-season including:
46 players from the club brought to the Geelong Football Club?
Jack Steven who grew up playing with Casey said, “I was in shock when I heard the news about Casey and I really hope the football community rallies around him. Growing up, I always looked up to Casey and was proud to play in two senior premierships with him at Lorne.”
“Casey is a very kind and loving person and is always enjoyable to be around. I’d urge everyone to dig deep and help however they can.”
Clubs around the State are holding auctions, raffles, sausage sizzles and so on. Many Clubs are also pledging their gate takings and player payments and making direct donations.
Casey is a former Geelong VFL-listed player, and has won numerous awards during his career, playing for Lorne, Springvale, Geelong and South Barwon clubs and various representative sides.
The Tutungi family is humbled by the tens of thousands of messages of support for Casey and the donations and help they have received.
“We've been totally stunned by the response of the community. The football community especially has got right behind Casey and I think that is testament to how Casey is regarded in the sporting fraternity and the respect he has earned in the way he plays the game,” Chris Tutungi, Casey’s father said.
“He has been a wonderful ambassador for the game and his four Best and Fairest Awards and the other accolades he has received for courage and determination over his playing career bear this out,” Chris said.
“We would especially like to thank the Geelong Football Club and playing group, Casey’s current Club South Barwon and the League for organising such a fantastic weekend and a magnificent launch for Casey’s Appeal. We are sure everyone will get right behind it. There are no words strong enough to convey our gratitude for the support, help and love we have received,” Chris said.
Geelong v St Kilda Saturday 27 July 2013
The Geelong Football Club have organized a number or fundraising activities pre and post the game, as well as at the gate. Look out for the volunteers with the shaker tins.
100 special jumpers bearing Casey’s player number CT56 have been signed by the entire playing group and are for sale on the Cats website for $1000. In just five days 61 jumpers have been sold.
The Geelong Cats have also put together an incentive to encourage local clubs to participate in the “Coming Together for Casey” round this weekend.
The ten clubs across the state that raise the most money on the weekend of July 27/28 for the Casey Tutungi Future Fund will go into the draw to win the ultimate local club football experience. The winning club will become an “AFL club for the day” in the 2014 pre-season including:
46 players from the club brought to the Geelong Football Club?
Team meeting in players auditorium with Geelong coaching panel?
Gym session with Cats conditioning staff?
Main training session on Simonds Stadium conducted by Chris Scott and entire Cats coaching staff which will be filmed and provided to club afterwards?
Lunch prepared by players’ chef Adrian Millman?
Recovery session including full use of Cats facilities and massages?
Full set of Geelong Cats training jumpers to use on the day and then keep?
Memorabilia pack for club to use for future fundraising.
The St Kilda team are donating memorabilia signed by the whole team to auction off for the Fund and will feature a message acknowledging Casey on their banner on Saturday. Click here for more details -
The St Kilda team are donating memorabilia signed by the whole team to auction off for the Fund and will feature a message acknowledging Casey on their banner on Saturday. Click here for more details -
Jack Steven who grew up playing with Casey said, “I was in shock when I heard the news about Casey and I really hope the football community rallies around him. Growing up, I always looked up to Casey and was proud to play in two senior premierships with him at Lorne.”
“Casey is a very kind and loving person and is always enjoyable to be around. I’d urge everyone to dig deep and help however they can.”
Clubs around the State are holding auctions, raffles, sausage sizzles and so on. Many Clubs are also pledging their gate takings and player payments and making direct donations.
AfterFriday night’s game between the Hawks and the Bombers, Hawthorn will show theirsupport by auctioning off all 22 jumpers from the night.
“Forthe Casey Tutungi weekend all Hawk’s players jumpers from Friday night will besigned by the 22 and auctioned on the website,” said Hawthorn player, JonathanSimpkin.
“Allthe money will go towards the Casey foundation to help this great man out.”
GeelongCats would also like to thank Collingwood’s VFL players and staff for theirvaluable contribution to the Casey foundation from last Friday night’s clash atSimonds Stadium.
Background
Casey’s Facebook page which has more than 59,000 followers also has lots of information about the other fundraising events happening across the country. ‘Best Wishes Casey’
Casey’s Facebook page which has more than 59,000 followers also has lots of information about the other fundraising events happening across the country. ‘Best Wishes Casey’
