MELBOURNEfc players Daniel Ward and Cameron Bruce today presented Berry Street Victoria CEO Sandie de Wolf with a cheque for $10,000 as part of the AFL Players’ Association Charity Fund. The AFLPA Charity Fund has donated over $500,000 of AFL player raised funds to a number of charities over the funds nine years of operation.

AFL Players’ Association CEO Brendon Gale said today he was delighted with the ongoing commitment shown by players to those in a less fortunate position. “The donation of player raised money to Father Chris Riley’s Youth off the Streets, The Neil Sachse Foundation and Berry Street Victoria is yet another example of the tremendous work that AFL players are doing in the community.

“Today’s announcement continues on from the recently launched AFL player driven initiative, (in partnership with the AFL Foundation and the Victorian Government), to develop, construct and operate a home for homeless youth in inner Melbourne. The level of dedication shown by AFL players in supporting those is a less fortunate position is to be commended.” Gale said.

Daniel Ward along with a number of other MELBOURNEfc players have worked with and supported the work of Berry Street for some time. Daniel said, “It was a pleasure to hand over the donation to Berry Street Victoria of behalf of the AFL Players’ Association. I have had the opportunity to see first hand the great programs Berry Street Victoria run for disadvantaged children and young people within the community. I know this financial assistance will help them to continue this important work.” For more information on the work of Berry Street Victoria, phone (03) 9429 9266, or visit their website at www.berrystreet.org.au