My Room Grand Final Spectacular on Channel 9 raises a record $5.246 million – A record breaking total of $5,246,459 has been raised by the My Room Grand Final Spectacular together with other My Room Fundraising initiatives throughout the year for children and families fighting childhood cancer.
On Thursday night on Nine, hosts Eddie McGuire, Alicia Loxley, Clint Stanaway and The Sunday Footy Show team, including Tony Jones, Nathan Brown, Matthew Lloyd, Kane Cornes and Damian Barrett, joined forces for an evening packed with footy and entertainment to raise money for a great cause.
The My Room Grand Final Spectacular and Nine My Room Telethons since 2016 have now raised more than $21 million in donations over the past nine years. This year’s contributions will be directed to supporting family assistance, clinical care and also help to advance groundbreaking research and clinical trials to find a cure for childhood cancer, as well as improve the treatment outcomes for affected children.
The Sunday Footy Show team had the final word ahead of the AFL Grand Final and they met the brave children and families who receive support from My Room.
Special guests and My Room ambassadors showed their support on the night, including Blues captain and dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos, Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and his team mate Cody Weightman, Essendon star Andrew McGrath and Hawthorn gun Will Day.
Some of My Room’s other ambassadors, including Michelle Payne, Lauren Phillips, Brody Mihocek and Nic Newman chipped in to take donations in the phone room and lend their support.
Viewers were treated to live performances from stars Cody Simpson and Emmanuel Kelly.
And Billy Brownless also made an appearance, joining punters in Crown Melbourne’s hottest spots.
Maurizio Marcocci, Chairman, and Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, thanked everyone for their support in a joint statement.
They said:
“Established more than three decades ago by families touched by childhood cancer, My Room Children’s Cancer Charity has transformed into an essential support system that provides funding for crucial clinical care and supports research aimed at enhancing treatment outcomes.
This year’s Grand Final Spectacular together with other My Room fundraising initiatives throughout the year achieved a remarkable total of $5,246,459, thanks to the unwavering commitment of our partners, volunteers and the generous contributions from the public, offering hope to children facing cancer. We are dedicated to channelling these resources to the areas that need them most, ensuring every child has access to optimal care and support during their journey.”
Managing Director of Nine Melbourne, Matt James, said:
“As the proud broadcast partner of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, we are thrilled to see another record-breaking total at this year’s My Room Grand Final Spectacular. We extend our gratitude to all who donated, as well as to our incredible volunteers and production team. Together, we’re moving closer to a 100 per cent cure for childhood cancer.”
Donations can still be made at www.myroom.com.au.
ABOUT MY ROOM:
At Room Children’s Cancer Charity, we’re on a mission to fight childhood cancer with all we’ve got. We are a volunteer-led charity that understands the devastating impact of cancer on families. Our goal is to bring hope and respite to Australian families affected by this disease. We believe that every child deserves a fighting chance, so we work tirelessly to raise funds for holistic support.
From financial assistance through our Samaritan Fund to high-quality clinical care and innovative medical research, trials and equipment, we want to give children the best possible chance of beating cancer. Our commitment to ending childhood cancer is unwavering. We work hand in hand with the brightest minds to find the best possible ways to support families affected by childhood cancer, cutting through the red tape without bureaucracy. To find out more go to: myroom.com.au.
MY ROOM GRAND FINAL SPECTACULAR RAISES A RECORD BREAKING $5.246 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER
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