The GIANTS Foundation will support community organisations and charities across Western Sydney and Canberra.
Seven News presenter Mel Doyle was appointed the inaugural chairperson of the GIANTS Foundation at its first board meeting in Sydney.
“I'm incredibly proud and believe the GIANTS Foundation can make a real difference in our community,” Mel said.
“The GIANTS are committed to driving positive community outcomes in Western Sydney and Canberra and I look forward to working with my colleagues to achieve these.”
Mel Doyle will be joined on the board by:
- David Whittle, former managing director M&C Saatchi
- Valentina Stojanovska, General Legal Counsel Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
- Luke Power, GIANTS Assistant Coach and three time premiership player
- Ron Moore, General Manager Camden Council
- Chris Larsen, CEO Ironbark Asset Management
- Justin Mohamed, Chair National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
- Christine Cawsey, GIANTS Director
- Gabrielle Trainor, GIANTS Director
- Paul Moore, GIANTS Director
- David Matthews, GIANTS CEO
GIANTS Chairman Tony Shepherd said the GIANTS Foundation would help ensure the delivery of the long term community vision for the club and support community organisations and charities across the club's footprint.
”The establishment of the GIANTS Foundation is another important building block for the club in just our second year in the AFL,” he said.
“It will be a vehicle for people and organisations to support the club’s important work in the community, particularly in Western Sydney and Canberra. I want to thank those who have agreed to join our inaugural board led by Mel Doyle.”
The GIANTS Foundation will be officially launched early in 2014 when a series of fundraising events and initiatives will be announced. For further information about the GIANTS Foundation please contact Richard Griffiths at the club on Richard.Griffiths@gwsgiants.com.au
