23 January 2013
AFL players take up the febfast challenge
Pavlich, Ball, Murphy and Maric are just a few of the names who have joined
febfast, the 28 day alcohol free challenge, to compete in the AFL Players’
Challenge during the month of February.
A partnership between the AFL Players’ charity, Ladder, and febfast, the
Challenge will see players from every AFL club compete against each other to
raise the most money for the campaign. A portion of the money raised by the
players will be donated to Ladder and other programs. Ladder will utlise these
funds to support their existing work with vulnerable young people and create a
new drug and alcohol resource designed to help those at risk of drug and
alcohol related issues.
febfast encourages people to take a break from alcohol for the month of
February and in 2013 aims to raise over $1 million for vulnerable young
Australians tackling serious alcohol and drug problems.
Launched in 2007, febfast has raised more than $4.5 million to support 40
programs from all corners of Australia and inspired 700,000 drink free days.
AFL Players’ President and Ladder ambassador Luke Ball will represent
Collingwood in the challenge and said the players are passionate about taking
a leadership stance on this issue.
“febfast is a great concept and we are all very excited about participating, and
raising funds for Ladder,” said Ball.
“In previous years there have been quite a few players who have got involved
off their own bat, but with this new partnership it has certainly provided an
extra incentive for players to throw their support behind the campaign.”
“We are naturally competitive beasts so the moment there is a competition
element you can be sure that players from each team will be trying their
hardest to raise the most money and win some bragging rights while helping a
great cause.”
The AFL Players’ Challenge has begun and will continue right throughout
February.
To show your support for the players or learn more about the AFL Players’
Challenge go to www.febfast.org.au
The full list of players involved in the AFL Players’ Febfast Challenge is below.
Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide)
Josh Jenkins (Adelaide)
Brent Staker (Brisbane)
Marc Murphy (Carlton)
Luke Ball (Collingwood)
Michael Hurley (Essendon)
Michael Hibberd (Essendon)
Matthew Pavlich (Fremantle)
James Kelly (Geelong)
Campbell Brown (Gold Coast)
Jonathan Giles (GWS)
Luke Hodge (Hawthorn)
James Frawley (Melbourne)
Brent Harvey (North Melbourne)
Darren Pfeiffer (Port Adelaide)
Ivan Maric (Richmond)
Lenny Hayes (St Kilda)
Ted Richards (Sydney)
Beau Waters (West Coast)
Bob Murphy (Western Bulldogs)
Will Minson (Western Bulldogs)
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