PLAYERS across the Hampden league will don a blue armband on Saturday to raise awareness for mental health.
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The gesture is part of the league’s mental health round, which will support The Ripple Effect, a beyondblue STRIDE Project program that aims to help young males from farming communities affected by suicide.
HFNL president Peter Watson said the league had made a donation to The Ripple Effect this week and, in addition to players wearing blue armbands, there would be collection tins around the grounds this weekend.
“We thought it was a great idea to select something that really fits our area,” he said.
We thought it was a great idea to select something that really fits our area.
- Peter Watson
“The Ripple Effect fits our demographic. It’s aimed at suicide in regional areas and farming communities.
“The league is happy and proud to be associated with The Ripple Effect.”
If you, or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue 1300 22 46 36.
Susie Giese
Susie Giese is a sports reporter at The Standard in Warrnambool
Susie Giese is a sports reporter at The Standard in Warrnambool
