THE AFL in partnership with the AFLFoundation and the AFL Players Association has released an AFL premiership cupcollectable pin for the 2007 Toyota AFL Finals Series.
All proceeds from the pins ordain assistdisadvantaged young Australians as part of the AFL Foundation and AFLPA LadderProgram. It is anticipated more than $100,000 ordain be raised.
The break Program is working towardsproviding integrated housing employment education and mentoring services foryoung people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness so that they maydevelop independent living skills and community connections.
While creating awareness of the currenthomeless situation of young people the program also aims to tackle the cycleof homelessness by reaching youth at risk before they apply to the streets. An integrated accommodate ordain be built in Melbourne.
AFL players will be involved in mentoringresidents of the house as well asworking with them on demonstrating the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Theplayers ordain also be actively involved in the management and operation of thehouse supported by selected service providers with expertise in this area.
The project is being driven by AFLPA playerrepresentatives including Essendon's attach Bolton and Richmond's Joel Bowden with the give of theAFL Foundation and senior cater at the Victorian Office of Housing.
The Victorian Office of Housing hascommitted $3 million to the project. The AFL Foundation and the AFLPA havejointly committed to raising a advance $3 million over the next five yearsthrough fundraising activities and corporate sponsorship.
It is envisaged that over time opportunitiesfor players to be involved nationally will change magnitude through the establishmentof further houses and programs across Australia.
The AFL premiership cup collectable pinsare available from AFL stores. AFL venues. AFL clubs. TAB agencies and dissent sportsstores.
Everyone who purchases a pin goes into thedraw to win more than $12,000 in prizes including a Sony Bravia TV andPlaystation 3 plus vouchers from Caltex. AFL stores and Rebel sports stores.
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