The Sydney Swans are pleased to confirm Redkite, beyondblue, Cerebral Palsy Alliance and the Goodes-O’Loughlin (GO) Foundation as the club’s official charity and community partners in 2013.
The Swans and Redkite have been partners for more than a decade.
Each year, the Swans match against Fremantle is played for the Redkite Cup, while prior to the main game, the Redkite celebrity match is held to raise awareness for the organisation which supports children and young people living with cancer and provides practical assistance for their families through the entire cancer journey.
beyondblue and the Swans join forces in 2013 to increase awareness, reduce stigma and improve the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and related mental disorders.
beyondblue’s work is aimed at achieving an Australian community that understands depression and anxiety, empowering all Australians, at any life-stage, to seek help.
Also new for 2013, the Swans will partner with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to help raise awareness and enhance the lives of people with cerebral palsy and enable their full participation in the community.
Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition affecting movement, caused by damage to the developing brain. One in three children with cerebral palsy cannot walk, one in five cannot talk and one in two experiences chronic pain.
The Swans are also pleased to partner with the Goodes-O’Loughlin Foundation, founded by Swans champions Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin.
The foundation’s aim is to develop and empower the next generation of Indigenous role models in Australia.
The GO Foundation has three broad areas of focus: Education, Employment and Healthy Lifestyles. Under each category the Foundation has developed tailored programs aimed at children, students, and young adults.
What they said….
"Redkite's proud of the treasured 13 year partnership with the Sydney Swans, that was initiated by the players.
“Together we raise awareness of Redkite's essential cancer support to children, young people and their families from hospital to home.
“We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with this great Club and their supporters."
- Redkite CEO Jenni Seton
“beyondblue is very proud to be partnering with the Sydney Swans to promote awareness about depression and anxiety amongst Swans supporters and the wider community,”
- beyondblue CEO Kate Carnell
“We are extremely grateful for the support of the Sydney Swans in helping us provide this ongoing support for children with cerebral palsy and their families.
“Just as importantly, we appreciate the opportunity to help raise community awareness about the condition of cerebral palsy.
“On behalf of all families living with cerebral palsy, I extend our heartfelt thanks to the Sydney Swans club and players. Your support will be life-changing for children with cerebral palsy and their families.”
- CEO of Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Rob White.
“Micky O and I set up the GO Foundation in 2009 to encourage Indigenous Australians to be healthy, get an education and ultimately be leaders in their community.
“We’re thankful of the support of the Swans to help raise awareness for the GO Foundation and to help develop Australia’s next generation of Indigenous role models.”
- Adam Goodes, Founder GO Foundation
For further information on any of the Swans charity partners, please visit…
www.redkite.org.au
www.beyondblue.org
www.cerebralpalsy.org.au
www.go-foundation.org
Swans confirm charity and community partners for 2013
The Sydney Swans are pleased to confirm Redkite, beyondblue, Cerebral Palsy Alliance and the Goodes-O’Loughlin (GO) Foundation as the club’s charity and community partners
