On June 22nd 2013, Sth Barwon FC Co-Coach and player Casey Tutungi suffered a tragic accident on the football field against St Joseph's FC and became a quadriplegic. Casey had proudly represented Geelong VFL, Sth Barwon FC and Lorne FC.
The outpouring of love and support for Casey and his family, not only from the Geelong / Barwon region, but from the whole "football family" across the state has been overwhelming.
Locally the community will be dedicating a round of football to Casey Tutungi on July 27th. This will be done in conjunction with the Geelong v St. Kilda AFL game on the same evening.
We have had several clubs / leagues offering different ways to contribute to the Future Fund, with fund raising through club functions, player / member donations, events, gate takings etc and this day would be a great way to get involved and support Casey and his family.
The Geelong FC will also have fund raising at the AFL game on this day.
Other on-going offers of help, other than donations, can be registered at ct.familyoffice@gmail.com
The Geelong FC players have also offered their time to visit some clubs down the track as a way of thanks for helping Casey, If Clubs that raise funds would like to enter their club name as the reference when donating to the fund, this will help in arranging this.
We would like to thank you all for the love and support shown for Casey's welfare and I am sure you would all like to make an effort on this weekend.
If you would like any further information or have any questions, please contact me on the numbers below.
Regards,
Lee Hartman
Region General Manager, AFL Barwon
PO Box 6007, Highton Vic 3216
Ph: 03 5241 6774
Fax: 03 5241 6776
Mob: 0417 715 774
Last Modified on 16/07/2013 15:58