Geelong and Hawthorn will do the near on impossible on Easter Monday as they unite for the Dare to Hope game.
The two clubs will raise money for the pancreatic cancer charity – founded by former Hawthorn premiership player Paul Dear and his wife Cherie.
Cherie says the Cats involvement is extra special following the loss of one of their own.
“It’s extra special being a Geelong home game,” she said.
“We feel very supported by Geelong, and I think that’s due in part to the loss of Mick Turner to pancreatic cancer in December.
“It’s a swift and its deadly, and its a low awareness cancer despite being quite common. About 10 people a day die of the disease, so we are trying to raise awareness of how sinister and common it is.”
Cherie says the clubs will unite not only to fund raise, but to perform a special pre-match race between former players and a cancer cell around the MCG.
Every dollar will move the start line forward for the former players – which Cherie says may be needed.
“You can help us jump the gun,” she said.
“One of our runners is Billy Brownless, and no offence to Billy, but with fused ankles and not being in playing condition, he’s going to be up against it.”
Cherie thanked all across the community.
“For Mick, and for Paul, and for all families impacted, we really appreciated your support.”
Donations can be made via the Dare to Hope website.
