Gawler gearing up for annual Hope Cup cricket fundraiser
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BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE
Riverside Gawler Corps in South Australia has announced its fifth annual Hope Cup cricket match to support those experiencing homelessness in the Gawler region and surrounding areas.
The Hope Cup, which features a game between the Riverside All-Stars and a team from Gawler Police, this year aims to raise money for sleeping pods, longer-term accommodation and additional supports for those facing life on the street. The match will be held on Sunday 15 November at the Waldeck Oval, Trinity College Gawler.
This year’s launch event will be held on Friday 31 July at Nixon’s Function Centre, Gawler, and will feature guest speaker Bharat Sundaresan, sports journalist and Australian correspondent for Cricbuzz.
In his announcement of the event, Gawler Corps Officer Major Darren Dwyer described Bharat as an “engaging and authentic individual” who is a personal friend of many of the world’s first-class cricketers, and a “walking encyclopedia” of the game.
“Outside of cricket, he is a musician, a volunteer with Spark, a charity group actively combatting loneliness, and a genuinely good guy,” Darren wrote. “I know an evening with him will be a unique and unforgettable event, as well as raising much-needed funds supporting those living rough and actively engaging with those who are at risk of homelessness.”
Tickets to the launch event are $100, and include a three-course meal, table wine and access to the Hope Cup auction. Each table holds 10 people.
The Hope Cup is this year aiming to raise $50,000, and fundraising has already commenced. To find out more about the cricket match or launch event and register, see here.
