Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) were presented with a $10,580 donation this morning courtesy of GRV’s annual Chase for Charity fundraiser.
GRV CEO Alan Clayton was a guest on 1116 SEN’s Off The Bench radio show this morning to present the money to RMHC CEO Peter Bishop.
Each weekend during the 2021 AFL season, Off The Bench hosts Craig Hutchison (Ronald McDonald House) and Liam Pickering (Men’s Shed Association) placed $500 each on a greyhound, with all winnings being raised for their respective charities.
A weekly $500 bet was also placed on a greyhound on behalf of the Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing.
2021 Chase for Charity – Final standings
1stMcAuley Foundation (Pickers) $14,022
Providing 24/7 crisis support and temporary accommodation for women and children who have experienced family violence.
2ndDanny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing (Frawley Family) $12,250
A ground-breaking initiative created in honour of the late Danny Frawley designed to tackle mental health issues in the community.
3rdRonald McDonald House (Hutchy) $10,580
Keeping families together and close to the care their child needs.
*GRV’s Chase for Charity has raised more the $200,000 for various charities since it began in 2016.
