EVENTS MAKEOURMARKMATCH

Purple Hands Foundation held the inaugural Make Our Mark match in front of 42,700 spectators at Optus Stadium in June, 2022 The purpose for the themed AFL round was to showcase some of the Foundation’s key initiatives directly to FFC fans to 'Make their Mark' by donating to the PHF

In addition, the round was used to publicly launch PHF to Fremantle Football Club's members and fans The round highlighted the work being done in the community by PHF and highlighted the impact that the projects are having and will continue to have state-wide Included in the round the Foundation’s partner WAAAFA hosted a pre-game kick-to-kick match that showcased the upcoming talent in the All Abilities League The All Abilities athletes also took part in a guard of honour as the Freo Dockers AFL players ran out onto the ground

In addition, PHF provided the opportunity for Starkick participants to participate in the Auskick half time games This was an incredible experience for these young people as they were able to fulfil a dream of running on to a packed Optus Stadium with fans cheering them on A powerful experience for a group of young people who have previously had to watch their classmates and peers play during the half time show The game raised $24,377 and $3,294 in auction items PHF sincerely thanks all FFC members and supporters who generously donated to the cause

"THANK YOU so much for this fantastic opportunity for our kids! The experience was certainly something our children will remember and have talked about it incessantly to anyone that will listen to them since the Purple Hands round Allowing our children to have the same opportunity as other kids who do Auskick is not only important for us as parents, but for the kids, it helps them to feel special and shows them that they can do the same things as other kids Inclusion for our kids isn't easy and the Purple Hands round is a great way to break the stigma around disability and bring a more positive profile and engagement with our kids "

Annalisa(Orlando’smum)-Sorrento-DuncraigJFC Starkick

"My son has had to watch from the sidelines whilst his friends were able to play at half-time for years With thanks to the Purple Hands Foundation he finally ‘got his turn’ He has shared his achievement with his family, school, day-care and peers and is now switched to an absolute Freo Dockers fan As a parent it is incredibly hard to watch him struggle, but this opportunity is one that filled our hearts and won’t be forgotten "

Nicola(Oliver’smum)-PiaraWatersJFC Starkick