Former Parramatta Eels front rower and 2018 Order of Australia Medal recipient Neville Glover will travel to Parkes, Cowra and Forbes next Friday.
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The footy great’s visit is part of the Men of League Foundation’s Tackling the Drought Tour, which begins on October 5.
Glover will be joined on the bus to this rugby league rural heartland by NSW former hooker Steven Edge, North Sydney Bear legend Kevin Thompson and Canterbury stalwart Stan Cutler.
The bus will arrive in Parkes on Friday afternoon where a “kick-off club” meet and greet event will be held that night, followed by a coaching clinic the next morning for aspiring rugby league stars.
The bus will travel to Cowra on the Saturday afternoon for the Cowra Memorial Challenge.
After a night in Cowra, the bus will depart for Forbes, where the convoy will take part in the Ron Lynch Bowls Day, an event hosted by the Foundation’s Central West committee.
These activities, as well as additional social gatherings, will provide a much-needed morale boost to potential wellbeing recipients and introduce them to the support network that is available through the Men of League Foundation and its partners.
The Foundation supports the men, women and children of the rugby league community in need of a helping hand – everyone who helps support the great game throughout these local towns.
Men of League Foundation Chief Executive Officer Stephen Lowndes said that the wheels on the Tackling the Drought Tour bus are now well and truly in motion.
“It’s not long until the convoy of buses depart from our Sydney Head Quarters to five regional areas, all strong rugby league nurseries. Excitement is very much beginning to build,” he said.
“Neville, Kevin, Stan and Steven have all generously offered their time to assist this fantastic cause, which we hope will bring a smile to the face of those who have been affected most by the tough season.
“The tour is all about reaching out and connecting with the locals in regional NSW, who have bred some of rugby league’s best.
“The interest and well wishes regarding our mission have been tremendous. We are hopeful of more current and former first grade players pledging their support for the tour and giving back to the rugby league community.”
If you are a former or current first grade rugby league player and wish to pledge your participation or support for the Tackling the Drought tour, please contact wellbeing@menofleague.com.
