In the regional category, we awarded the Phillip Island Football Netball Club, where container collections are led by Jess Gislingham. Nicknamed the Can Man, Jess is a beloved presence at the club. His efforts have raised more than $6000.
Club President Chris Ross was full of praise.
“It’s a fantastic effort by Jess and his family. The money that we’ve raised has gone to equipment, and this year Jess has kindly bought a defib for our netball courts.”
“He’s thought of highly about this place.”
In the metro category, Maribyrnong Park Football took out the honours. As in Phillip Island, CDS Vic collections have become a key income stream for the club.
“We saw it as a really good opportunity to give back to the community,” said Coach Darin Milner. “It teaches the kids something special about recycling.”
“We’d love to be able to get to around $5000 this season, we’re trying to get other people involved,” said club member Tony Fisher.
Maribyrnong Park volunteers collect containers consumed at the grounds, but also encourage members to bring containers from home too. For a club that’s so embedded in its community, it’s fundraising that makes sense.
CDS Vic ambassador Tom De Koning was on hand to congratulate the Marby crew, share some new footies and provide some inspiration for young players. Along with Darcy Vescio, who visited the Phillip Island club, Tom’s message for footy fans across the state is clear: get collecting and help your club and your environment.
learn more
- Our partnership with AFL Victoria [can’t find corresponding page to link to?]
- Why top Carlton players are teaming up with CDS Vic
- Announcing our Carlton partnership
