Australian Bush Fire Relief Event this Sat., Feb. 28th
It's impossible to turn a blind eye to the recent Australian bush fires tragedy. Totally devastating the State of Victoria, wiping out whole towns, with a death toll exceeding 300, the relief and recovery of this disaster will cost an estimate of around $500 million.
Native Aussie actor Anthony LaPaglia in collaboration with Hollywood United Football Club is calling to action the people of Los Angeles this Saturday, February 28th to help raise some much needed money for the Australian Red Cross's bush fire relief fund at their "Footy and Meat pies" event.
"Hollywood United Football Club, in conjunction with our event sponsor, Aussie airline V Australia, present an afternoon where you can come with your families and watch your favorite Aussie celebs and fellow professionals play a short swift 7 aside tournament against a mix of American celebs and current and former pro soccer players. Participants will include Alexi Lalas, Anna Paquin, Danny Cannon, Billy Duffy, Gia Carides, Skeet Ulrich, Christian Olde Wolbers, Ben Lawson, Gilles Marini, Frank LeBoeuf, Richard Gough, Vinnie Jones, Donal Logue, Cameron Daddo, Dominic Purcell, Anthony LaPaglia, Michael Johns, David Lyons, Damon Herriman, Stephen Moyer, Poppy Montgomery, Simon Baker, Chris Harrison, Eric Braeden and many more. It will be fast, fun and furious and a great afternoon for the whole family, where the LA Aussie community can join forces with the multi cultural LA American community in a show of support and relief for this terrible tragedy in our home, Australia."
"The games will kick off at 10:30 a.m. To help raise funds donations will be welcomed at the gate. All money generated on the day will go directly to the Australian Red Cross. Snacks, soft drinks and meat pies will be available for purchase thanks to Foodink Catering and raffle tickets will be sold with various signed items including signed jerseys being offered up as prizes."
Can't make it to kick off but want to help? Simply mail a donation check to 11630 Chayote Street, #4. Los Angeles, CA, 90049 made payable to the Australian Red Cross. Ref. HUFC. Or make donations on the Australina Red Cross site by clicking "Make a Donation."
