EVENTS

FESTIVELONGLUNCH-PURPLEHANDSFOUNDATIONLAUNCH

On Friday 10 December 2021, the Purple Hands Foundation was launched to the public at the Fremantle Football Club's Festive Long Lunch at Crown Perth, with more than 600 partners and supporters in attendance With a full room of engaged stakeholders and supporters, Purple Hands Foundation was able to showcase and demonstrate the community impact of the Foundation as well as sharing its vision and mission for the future.

Fremantle Dockers President and Purple Hands Director Dale Alcock said the 18 months it took to form the Foundation drew on the ‘Fremantle spirit’ The event also was an opportunity to announce the exciting partnership with the WA All Abilities Football Association (WAAAFA).

Hayden Marchetto the Executive Officer at WAAAFA talked about the work the Foundation had been doing in the disability space Police Commissioner Chris Dawson also spoke passionately about the Kimberley 9s program and the relationship that has been built between the Foundation and the WA Police.

Powerofsportluncheon

In August, Fremantle Football Club held the inaugural “Power of Sport Luncheon" for partners of the Club The event shone a light on the barriers and challenges that sport has the power to help overcome, and the connections and belonging that sport can provide

The event was an opportunity to showcase the work of the Purple Hands Foundation over its inaugural 12 months including the impact of programs such as Goals aHead, the Kimberley Connected and the Calm Sensory Room

Attendees had the opportunity to bid on auction items with all processes going to the Purple Hands Foundation

Thank you to the Fremantle Football Club for providing the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the Purple Hands Foundation The event raised $61,892