Longreach joins Riley's team
THE Longreach community has collectively raised a staggering $11,408.50 for the family of Riley Murphy, a two-year-old local boy recently diagnosed with a brain tumour.
After learning the plight of little Riley from parents Aaron Murphy and Rebecca Bierton, the Longreach senior rugby league squad took it upon themselves to help keep their spirits strong by driving a fundraising effort.
Mr Murphy was overcome by the town’s support as over 200 people turned up to Saturday’s auction and presentation evening at the Longreach RSL.
“I had now idea how behind us the whole community has been.
“The last six months been very, very tough, a hard battle but to come back to Longreach and see all the support we have here is amazing.
“All the help we have received is much appreciated.”
The Thomson Tigers coach Tony Wilkinson was also overwhelmed by his team’s commitment and generosity towards Riley as the cheque for over $11,000 was donated to the family.
After learning the plight of little Riley from parents Aaron Murphy and Rebecca Bierton, the Longreach senior rugby league squad took it upon themselves to help keep their spirits strong by driving a fundraising effort.
Mr Murphy was overcome by the town’s support as over 200 people turned up to Saturday’s auction and presentation evening at the Longreach RSL.
“I had now idea how behind us the whole community has been.
“The last six months been very, very tough, a hard battle but to come back to Longreach and see all the support we have here is amazing.
“All the help we have received is much appreciated.”
The Thomson Tigers coach Tony Wilkinson was also overwhelmed by his team’s commitment and generosity towards Riley as the cheque for over $11,000 was donated to the family.
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