More than 240 supporters donated to the Foundation over the two days, adding $15,920 to the $50,000 donation made by Suncorp, with all funds used to help vulnerable girls and their communities overcome gender, social, economic and cultural barriers.
Suncorp Super Netball’s biggest stars rallied on Saturday evening for a one-hour telethon fundraising competition that saw four teams, led by Confident Girls Foundation ambassadors Laura Scherian (Lightning), Courtney Bruce (Fever), Caitlin Thwaites (Vixens) and Sam Poolman (GIANTS), compete to raise the most money.
Sunshine Coast Lightning player and Confident Girls Foundation ambassador Laura Scherian led her telethon team to victory raising $6204.
“It was so great to have players from across the entire league come together for a common cause on Saturday evening - there is truly something special within the netball community, we may be competitors on the court but fundraising during Confident Girls Round is always something we band together to do,” she said.
“The Confident Girls Foundation continues to create opportunities for girls going through adversity and I know all the players we had involved in the telethon were proud to play a small part in helping improve a young girl’s life.”
Confident Girls Foundation CEO Nadine Cohen thanked the league and the entire Suncorp Super Netball community for its support.
“My sincere thanks goes to each and every person who donated during Confident Girls Round – this money will go a long way in helping the Foundation ensure we’re able to support girls within the Australian netball community facing adversity,” she said.
“I would also like to thank the Suncorp Super Netball league and all the players involved in Saturday’s telethon. Confident Girls Round is a key feature on the Foundation’s fundraising calendar and the ongoing support of Suncorp Super Netball plays an enormous role in ensuring we continue to deliver engagement and leadership programs to girls who need it most.”
The Confident Girls Foundation also thanks Suncorp, Woolworths, Telstra, Game Clothing, the Australian Sports Foundation and PTP Fitness for their support of Confident Girls Round.
Through netball, the Confident Girls Foundation is creating opportunities for girls to come together and build confidence, leadership, acceptance, and a sense of belonging, transforming confident girls into confident women.
Since its inception, the Foundation has supported 73,774 girls, women and their communities, granted $1,638,526 and delivered 862 programs in 433 Australian locations, with more than 50% in regional and rural communities.
For more information on the Confident Girls Foundation visit telethon.confidentgirls.com.au.
