There will be more than just six points at stake when Carlton aims for goal this weekend – the Blues will also be raising money for kids with cancer.
The Blues are proud to have the Steven Walter Children's Cancer Foundation as their community partner for Saturday afternoon’s match against Port Adelaide at the MCG.
The Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research, was established in 2001 following the death of 19-year-old Steven Walter who lost an eight-year battle with cancer.
For every goal the Blues score against the Power on Saturday, Hyundai Help For Kids will donate $1000 to the Steven Walter Children's Cancer Foundation.
Hyundai Help for Kids is an initiative of Hyundai and Hyundai Dealers to provide grants to not-for-profit organisations focused on delivering assistance to children.
Gavin Donaldson, the Southern Regional General Manager of Hyundai Motor Group Australia says with the backing of the Blues they’ll be “kicking goals for kids cancer” this weekend.
“By partnering with the Steven Walter Children’s Cancer Foundation we've developed the Hyundai Help for Kids Cancer Research Project,” Donaldson said.
“The project will be jointly undertaken here at the Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital and at the Sydney Children’s Hospital; both are at the forefront of paediatric oncology clinical research.
“Together we hope to achieve the goal of 100 per cent survival for all children with cancer and the prevention of their suffering.”
In the lead-up to the match against Port Adelaide, Carlton players will visit kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne to make a donation and show their support.
Blues kicking goals for cancer
For every goal Carlton scores against Port Adelaide on Saturday, $1000 will be donated to the Steven Walter Children's Cancer Foundation.