Kyle Hartigan and Charlie Cameron have been recognised for their off-field endeavours, with the two announced as joint winners of the Crows Children’s Foundation Community Leadership Award.
The award, which was established by the Foundation in 2015 to recognise players’ contributions to the community, was presented at the 2016 Club Champion presentation on Friday night.
For the last 12 months, Hartigan has served as the players’ representative on the Board of the Crows Children’s Foundation and has undertaken numerous promotional roles for the cause, including fronting charity campaigns such as World Autism Day and The Salvation Army clothing drive.
The 24-year-old is the contact for many children when they visit the Club in need of some inspiration, and goes above and beyond to ensure all guests have an enjoyable experience.
The defender also regularly visits the Women’s and Children’s Hospital to spend time with sick kids and their families, and has volunteered his services for several auction items in fundraising support of the Foundation.
Cameron has been recognised for his role as an active participant in the Club’s Kick Start for Kids program, which involves players serving up breakfast to disadvantaged school children and engaging with the students to get their day off to a great start.
The 22-year-old forward has also coordinated and led playing group’s involvement with charity partner The Salvation Army, teaming up with Curtly Hampton, Wayne Milera and Cam Ellis-Yolmen in helping to serve meals and chat with the homeless each Wednesday at the organisation’s city soup kitchen.
In addition, Cameron regularly visits the Women’s & Children’s Hospital and is always happy to donate his time to help and support Club community appearances.
Crows Children’s Foundation Manager Louise McDonald said many players at the Club work behind the scenes to bring inspiration to those less fortunate.
“The Club had no shortage of worthy candidates who deserve acknowledgement for their generous service in the community this year and I would like to congratulate the entire playing group for their efforts,” McDonald said.
“We have many great leaders in this space. However, Kyle and Charlie were standouts this year and I commend them on their achievements.”
This year has seen the Foundation donate almost $120,000 to deserving children’s charities, as well as touching the lives of 40,000 primary school children through the Growing with Gratitude Program and supporting Indigenous students to reach their full potential.
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