St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School sports favourite teams for Footy Colours Day

Port Hedland’s St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School has stepped up to show its support for children battling cancer by taking part in this year’s Footy Colours Day. On September 20, school staff and students proudly donned their favourite AFL, NRL, and soccer team colours in support of children undergoing cancer treatment. Donations raised will help fund vital cancer research and provide accommodation for families so they can stay together during treatment. “Living in a remote Pilbara town; we are not exempt from serious illness and when faced with difficult circumstances and illnesses may need to look elsewhere for help,” said Year 6 students Chelsea Enoch, Logan Tan, Ethan Hill and Ella Muzambwa. “Very often, families will need to uproot from their homes and town to go to Perth for medical treatments - and this can be very costly. “This year the Year 6 class ran two Footy Colours Day promotional videos on the school’s website to help raise funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation. “We are a transient and remote mining town with different backgrounds and team supporters. We have come together today for an important cause, to raise funds to help accommodate families when their children are facing a very scary time in their lives.” Footy Colours Day, which runs throughout September, encourages schools, workplaces, and communities to host fundraising events, with footy stars such as Jack Crisp, Erica Fowler, Renee Garing and Jayden Laverde backing the initiative. Collingwood AFL player Jack Crisp said everyone should get behind the important cause. “Footy Colours Day is more than just wearing your team’s colours—it’s about coming together as a community to support kids who are fighting the toughest battle of their lives,” Crisp said. Every dollar we donate makes a real difference, and together, we can ensure these kids get the best possible care and support. Let’s show them they’re not alone in their fight.” Anyone can donate to the cause, register to participate as well as host their own event at www.footycoloursday.com.au/