A CHARITY rugby match in Seaford last weekend raised more than $8000 for cystic fibrosis research and care. The match between Frankston Raiders and Eastern Raptors last Sunday was the brainchild of eight-year-old Spencer Quinnell. The young rugby fanatic lives with cystic fibrosis – his two younger brothers Teddy and Stanley also have the genetic disorder.
Approximately $8500 was raised for CFCC and MonashCF last weekend. Spencer Quinnell’s mother Liv said that she was “truly blown away” by the support. “Spencer’s dream became reality. The day was phenomenal – the grounds were filled with people smiling, cheering him on, digging deep, asking questions about cystic fibrosis, or educating others about cystic fibrosis which was just amazing,” she said.
“The day ended with some big news that NRL Vic Masters were so impressed with Spencer’s initiative and drive that they have offered Frankston Raiders Masters to hold the first tournament round next year, and invited Spencer to use the round as an opportunity to raise further awareness of cystic fibrosis.”
Spencer Quinnell has taken part in fundraising events for cystic fibrosis for the last few years (“Young rugby fan’s cystic fibrosis fundraiser” The Times 14/5/24).
First published in the Frankston Times – 4th June 2024