Today I am looking forward to attending the ‘Red Saturday’ TSL Magpies clash between Glenorchy and Devonport at KGV from 1pm, which is raising money and awareness of the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal.
As Chair of the Red Shield Appeal in the Moonah and Glenorchy districts, I am proud that my local team, the Glenorchy District Football Club, is such an enthusiastic community partner of the Salvation Army’s major annual fundraiser, and it is wonderful to see other football teams, such as the Hobart City Demons, following their ‘Red Game’ lead.
In the spirit of the Red Shield Appeal, players will wear red socks or red arm bands as they contest the Neil Conlan Cup, donations will be collected by volunteers and ‘Shieldy’ the Red Shield Appeal mascot will join children for a half-time kick.
‘Red Saturday’ is a fitting way to ‘kick-off’ the first week of the Red Shield Appeal, which was officially launched on Thursday with a $30,000 donation from the Tasmanian Government.
I’m sure the attendance will be high as locals show their support for the wonderful work the Salvation Army does as well as help those less fortunate in our community.
The Salvation Army hopes to raise $2 million across the state during the Red Shield Appeal, which will help to fund the charities’ 70 community and social services across its 20 Tasmanian centres.
The official period for the Red Shield Appeal is 27 May until 6 June, with the doorknock weekend on 30-31 May.
Donations can be made by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or online at www.salvos.org.au
** Ms Archer, Lieutenant Amy Jones from the Salvation Army’s Moonah Corps and Community Centre, and Glenorchy Magpies’ President John McCann will be available for interview at the ground if media would like to pre-arrange a suitable time.
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