South Sydney 1st grade NRL stars Ben Rogers , Shannon Heggarty, Michael Greenfield and Issac Luke helped out teammate Craig Wing in his mission to raise funds and awareness for Down Syndrome NSW. Craig was due to appear at a Market Day Fundraiser at Wattle Grove Community Centre on Sunday 16th March, before a major injury in the first round game on 15th ruled him out of the event. He asked for help, and he got it - immediately. The day was a huge success, and Melissa Cotterill, who organised the day, was thrilled.
Congratulations Melissa, and all of your team!
At the event, the four boys were greeted with huge cheers from the 300 plus crowd and spent the afternoon signing autographs, taking pictures, passing the footy around. Read a full account of these fine young men's commitment to their teammate and to the community here, on the Rugby League One Community website.
Network Ten took some footage for a news report later in the week to mark World Down Syndrome Day, highlighting the joys and challenges of life with Down syndrome in 2008.
Congratulations Melissa, and all of your team!
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