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Kicking Goals for Sick Kids 2023 - 24hr Soccer Marathon

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$202,562

My Goal

$150,000

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Come have a kick, and raise money for seriously sick kids!

In loving memory of my 8 year old nephew, Alex Samawi who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in August 2021 and after a brave battle sadly passed away in May 2022. Alex lives on in our hearts and will never be forgotten. We hope our fundraising efforts will help other sick kids get through their illnesses.

We are pleased to be holding our 9th annual event, which aims to raise much-needed funds for The Children's Hospital at Westmead. What better way to do this than by playing a 24-hour continuous game of soccer/futsal!

  • Where: Wanderers 5s (Western Sydney Wanderers Precinct) 81 Eastern Road, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
  • When: Friday the 27th January (6 pm) to Saturday the 28th January (6 pm).

Since its inception, the event has contributed over $762,000 to The Children's Hospital at Westmead. This year, we aim to raise over $150,000, with the funds going to the Heart Centre, Oncology and Neurology departments. The utilisation of funds are agreed upon with each department.

This event is unique because ALL proceeds/donations go directly to the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF). There are no expenses. Everything is donated; the facility, food, marketing, t-shirts, show-bags and various other items. We have no running costs; 100% of donations go to help sick kids.

Wanderers 5s is an outstanding community facility and accommodates over 500 players participating in the event at various timeslots. Players range in age from 5 to over 55 years: boys and girls, mums and dads at all levels of football. There will be a BBQ, face painting, silent auctions, raffles, superheroes, special guests and more.

All Stars Game - Friday 27th January 2023 8pm-9pm

Sponsored by Phoenix Building Approvals, Snooze Alexandria and Ivory's Special Coatings, this years match has the All Stars taking on current and former futsalroos led by Wade Giovenali and the Hills United Club.

All Stars team includes Nicky Carle, Mile Sterjovski, Patrick Zwaanswijk, Nicolai Muller, Jason Culina, Tarek Elrich, Nick Montgomery, Luke Wilkshire, Andy Bernal and Matt Simon.

Special thanks to the players who give up their time and continue to support this event.   

Thank you to Richard and the team at Phoenix Building Approvals for their significant contribution and ongoing support.

Thank you to Ample Firewood and BlackBear for their generosity & amazing 24 hour BBQ.

Thank you to the Western Sydney Wanderers for generously donating the use of their excellent facility and for their continued support of the event.

Thank you to the Commonwealth Bank for providing show bags for the kids and for their ongoing support.

Thank you to our major sponsors:  Phoenix Building Approvals, Snooze Alexandria, Chris Waller Racing, Ivory's Special Coatings, IC Homes, 5Star Builders, SITLEC, Raywhite Westmead, Penrith Toyota, UltraAir, Hiban, Modern Painting Group, Thrive 365 and AAA Tyre Factory for your significant donations. 

This is not only about raising money for a great cause, but about kids learning to support other kids.

Please donate now and help us kick goals for kids with cancer, heart disease, and nervous system diseases. Please note that all proceeds collected are received directly by SCHF. All donations over $2 will receive a tax receipt and are tax deductible. You will receive an automated email with a donation receipt.

Thank you for your continued support of this important event.

Regards,
George Shalala

 

Thank you to my Supporters

$12.52k

Tristan Rimmer

George, your unselfish devotion to help those who need it most is beyond inspiring, we can't thank you enough for continuing this awesome event again and what it stands for. You and your families lives have been hit so hard with the loss of Alex and hopefully these funds can go along way to helping save another family from going through the same grief you have all had to endure. Well done mate.

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Snooze Alexandria

Unwavering Dedication and Class from Viv and George,

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I C Homes Pty Ltd

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

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Chris Waller Racing Pty Ltd

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Frank Forouzandeh

Great work, George :) We are delighted to be a small part of such a great cause,

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Critique Business Consultants

What an amazing effort! Thank you to everyone who supported this event.

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Ultra Air

Well done to all concerned and involved, especially GEORGE for organising such a great event. Good luck to everybody from UltraAir.

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Aaa Tyres

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Penrith Toyota

Keep up the great work mate. Looking forward to seeing everyone down there.

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David Andrews

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Critique Private Clients

Good luck with the big day!

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Anonymous

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Stephan

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Jay Katrib

Thanks for great night mate

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Access Fire Protection

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Ray White Westmead

Congratulations on hosting an excellent event for worthy cause. From the team at Ray White Westmead.

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Ray White Westmead

Congratulations on hosting an excellent event for a worthy cause! From the team at Ray White Westmead.

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Mitsubishi Electric Australia

Good luck!

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Amazing effort by everyone involved! Well Done!

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Ray Shalala

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Vincenzo Catania

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Christopher Shlala

Thank you for allowing me to be part of this amazing event George. God Bless you

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Speedway Petroleum

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Ample Firewood

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Zreicon

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Joanna Elliott

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Taylor Nicholas

God Bless you for making a significant difference in the lives of many

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Snooze Castle Hill

It's an absolute pleasure to donate to this incredible initiative supporting the valuable work done by the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation.

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Legal One

Blessings to all involved! Such a big effort, such an amazing fundraiser

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Angelique Mikayla And Jayden Saad

Well done Georgie god bless your family

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Gosford Quarries

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Jason Christopther Zerafa

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Qed Finance Solutions - Nicky Turano

God Bless you and all the guys Kicking Goals for Sick Kids

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David &susan

Great cause and a wonderful effort Bro , well done.

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Charlie Shalala

Keep kicking goals for sick kids George, Viv and family! God bless you.

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Kids Futsal

Great work again George! - Gatsby, Kids Futsal

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Anonymous

God bless everyone involved for their selfless acts and wonderful contributions for a great cause

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Red And Black Bloc

$500

Fred, Nathan, Alyssa & Eva

Well done!

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Robert Botic & Lynette Botic

$415

Anonymous

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Steven Khawaga

Keep up the great work

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Anonymous

May God bless you cuz and your family always. ❤️🙏

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Emmanuel & Elijah Tarabay

Lets kick some goals Uncle George!!

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Murray Williams

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Fjd Constructions

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Mel Mclaughlin

❤️

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Eco Demolition

$300

Complete Lintels

Good job everyone great cause !!

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Robert Zarif

What a great cause you are raising for.

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Ante Furjanic

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Clint Parkes

What a great way to raise money for an amazing charity organised by a True Gentleman!!

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Moushumi Kumar

Quantum Mortgage Finance

$261

Anonymous

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Monir

$211

Rony Isaac

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Daniel K

$200

Anthony Shalala

$200

Doumit Nakhoul

$200

Albert & Claudia Abouchedid

$158.25

Andrew Kostopoulos

George , Well done on organising this again . Your a good man and very thoughtful . God bless you .

$158.25

Charlie Duckworth

$158.25

Jennifer Guerrero

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Shane Gray

Great Cause! Great work George

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Josie, Nick, Ronnie A

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Blv Engineering Pty Ltd

$150

James Kizana

Looking forward to kicking some goals with you uncle G.

$150

Rickardo Khawaga

Keep up the good work guys.

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Larsson Miletic

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Jill & Abby Frizelle

All the best with the Soccer Marathon!

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Mo Haque

Glad to be able to contribute to this wonderful Initiative - All the best

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Anonymous

God bless your work

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Megan Henriques

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Harold O'brien

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Ash, Eva, Peter And William

Red Team 🔴🔴

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West Football Academy

Thanks for having us at this great event George. WFA look Forward to it⚽️

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Anonymous

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Darren Miller

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Anonymous

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Nesta K

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Shane Borg

Go the panthers

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Nikic Family

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Nikola Pavic

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Insite Finance Mortgage Brokers

Great work from all involved.

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Tempus

$105.50

Western Phoenix Spirit Fc

$101.50

Chetan

Well done George & team. Keep it up.

$100

Inhouse Consulting Engineers

Great to see the football community uniting for such a great cause. Thank you!

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Patrick Zwaanswijk

$100

Amgad Beshay

Wish you the very best for the wonderful work.

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M Pedavoli

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Elie & Elianne Asmar

We are honoured to be part of this great cause for 9 years! God bless everyone involved xx

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Natalie Solomon

$100

Anonymous

Great Work, George

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Boris Ciganovic

$100

Houda Georges

Love your work

$52.75

Anonymous

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Lucille Rissman

Great cause

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Sophia Kizana

Can't wait to kick goals for sick kids with uncle G.

$52.75

Eliza Mcgann

Great cause and well done to organisers, fundraisers and players.

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Anonymous

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Georgina Dearden

Best wishes for a great cause!

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Charlie Kim

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Anonymous

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Sergio

Keep up the good fight. God bless you.

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Jacqui And Lizzy Blunt

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James Maroun

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Sebastien Ibrahum

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Heron Wong

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Juan Carlos Sanches

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Samuel Ozdwnir

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Mark Crittenden

Thanks for the day

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Jenny Milne

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Simon Mclaughlin

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Barbara Robinson

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Farah Miles

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Anonymous

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Chtis

Great Work George

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Maria Achmar

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Jerry Scott

Fantastic Event, sorry we couldn't make it this year.

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Andrew Hanna

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Chris Vella

$50

Zk

$50

Anonymous

$50

Arnaud Babajee

Red team 😊😊

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Chris Dimitriadis

Great cause. Well done

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Josh

$40

Fiona Mcguinness

All the best !!!!

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Anonymous

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Abhay Gambhir

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Chan Pooliyadde

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Reel Funny Fishing Bait

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Elijah Uelese

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Ryan Tran

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Nevada Mcmeekin

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Rob Haynes

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Anonymous

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Marie Mchugh

Thanks for your huge effort organising.

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Hunter Dillon

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Matthew Harvey

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Bella Coleman

$25

John Formosa

$25

Roberto D'angelo

$25

Ramalingam Walters Shanmugasudaram

Great work George Shalala

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Mosin Russell

$25

Yingyi Feng

$21.10

Jenny Truong

$21.10

Vanessa Cajic

Go Kahoo !!! Keep loving the game 😊

$21.10

Ryan Hall

$20

Jarrod Street

$15.83

Dylan Grandemange

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Merrick Green

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Jay Green

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Anonymous

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Iredale

$15

Anonymous

$15

Rylan Bartlett

$10.55

Brayden

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Samantha Santiago

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Justin Galindez

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Anonymous

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Jas

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Anonymous

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Harry Zane

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Nihaal Gaji

$10

Harvey Flynn

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Hey this is my donation 👍

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Jaidyn Dunn

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Anonymous

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Matthew Harvey

$5

Anonymous

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