Former Parramatta Eels utility and Armidale local Dean Widders will travel to Glen Innes, Inverell and Armidale during the Men of League Foundation’s Tackling the Drought Tour.
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Widders will be joined on the bus by Western Suburbs hooker Allan Fallah, Parramatta Eels legend Mark Laurie and former winger Terry Murphy from October 5.
The bus will arrive in Glen Innes on Friday afternoon where a “Kick-off Club” meet and greet event will be held that night followed by a coaching clinic the next morning for aspiring rugby league stars, before travelling to Inverell in the afternoon for a community movie night. After a night in Inverell, the bus will depart for Armidale for a touch football game before returning to Sydney on Sunday evening.
These activities, as well as additional social gatherings, will provide a much-needed morale boost to potential wellbeing recipients and introduce them to the support network that is available through the Men of League Foundation and its partners.
The Foundation supports the men, women and children of the rugby league community in need of a helping hand – everyone who helps support the great game throughout these local towns.
Men of League Foundation Chief Executive Officer Stephen Lowndes says that the wheels on the Tackling the Drought Tour bus are now well and truly in motion.
“It’s not long until the convoy of buses depart from our Sydney Head Quarters to five regional areas, all strong rugby league nurseries,” he said.
“Excitement is very much beginning to build!
“Dean, Allan, Mark & Terry have all generously offered their time to assist this fantastic cause, which we hope will bring a smile to the face of those who have been affected most by the tough season.
“The tour is all about reaching out and connecting with the locals in regional New South Wales, who have produced some of rugby league’s best.
“The interest and well wishes regarding our mission have been tremendous.
“We are hopeful of more current and former first grade players pledging their support for the tour and giving back to the rugby league community.”
If you are a former or current first grade rugby league player and wish to pledge your participation or support for the Tackling the Drought tour, please contact wellbeing@menofleague.com.
