Proudly supported by Fremantle Ports, the record result brings the total raised for the Starlight Children’s Foundation to almost $200,000 since the games inception into Fremantle’s fixture in 2003.
Once again, Fremantle members and supporters ‘Dressed up and Dug Deep’ on game day to help seriously ill children in Western Australia and generously filled the tins of the hundreds of Fremantle Ports and Starlight volunteers around the ground before bouncedown.
The money raised this year will grant the wishes of seriously ill children in WA and will also see a considerable amount go towards the Starlight Escapes Program, an initiative that brings together families and children to enjoy a special day of fun and excitement together.
With members and supporters busy turning Subiaco Oval into a sea of purple, in the change rooms eight lucky Starlight children had the opportunity to meet the players before bouncedown in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Thanks to 92.9 – Perth’s number One Hit Music Station, the ‘Purple Play-Off’ was once again a success with Esmond Delaney taking the honours as best-dressed in his fantastic Fremantle wharfie/gladiator costume.
For nine year old Jessica Sheehan, the special day was capped off by being chosen as this year’s Starlight child to toss the coin before the game.
On behalf of Fremantle Ports and The Starlight Children’s Foundation, the club would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to help the children of Western Australia at this years Starlight Purple Haze Game.
