Raising funds to freeze MND

THE Beechworth Football and Netball Club’s ice bucket challenge on Monday, June 8 was a raging success. At their Footy and Family Fun Day they raised more than $7820 for Motor Neurone Disease research and support with all proceeds benefitting Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria and Fight MND. The ice bucket challenge and fun day was possible thanks to the help of the club's generous sponsors, their event partner Community Bank Beechworth & District, their supporters, volunteers and everyone who donated and joined the challenge. On Monday, June 10, their junior netball girls also had the opportunity to cheer on the Melbourne Vixens at John Cain arena. This week, the Bushies are gearing up to play against Tallangatta this weekend after the bye and coach Tom Cartledge said they’re in for a challenging game. “They play their game exceptionally well and their ground exceptionally well, it’s always a tricky ground to play at for whatever reason,” he said. Despite this, Cartledge said he is hoping the bye will help his players get back into the game this week. “As much as we all love playing footy, eight or nine rounds in everyone’s pretty banged up,” he said. “The week off helps breathe some life into the mid part of the year, I think every club and player will be thankful for it.” At the mid-point of the season, Beechworth is currently second on the ladder and Cartledge said he is feeling positive about the season so far. “The boys are playing well and the teams gelling quite nicely so we’re just taking it as it comes and no glass ceilings, just seeing what we can do with it,” he said.

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