More Than a Game. Always. 💛

From the moment our little Bombers sketched their heroes to painting boots at The Hangar, to the captain’s run where each child personally presented their creations to the game-day squad, every part of this journey has left a lasting mark.

And then came game night when 23 Challenge kids walked out hand in hand with their Essendon heroes. The crowd was cheering. The pride was palpable. A moment these kids and families will remember forever.

Because this campaign has never been just about the scoreboard. It’s about the moments that lift spirits, spark joy and remind families doing it tough that they’re not alone.

We can’t thank the Essendon Football Club enough for the love, support and energy they brought to this campaign. This club shows time and again that it cares deeply – not just about what happens on the field, but what they can do off it to make a real difference

To Yakult, thank you for your incredible $20,000 donation. To the Essendon playing group, thank you for your generous $10,000 contribution. And to everyone who donated, supported or cheered us on, thank you. You’ve helped us continue providing vital support for children and families living with cancer.

The campaign may be wrapping up, but there’s still time to be part of it. Bid on a piece of the game – signed, player-issued guernseys and boots are now live: 👉 www.challenge.org.au/tcc-auction