CSU Rugby raises $$$ for ‘headspace’
9 JULY 2014
The Charles Sturt University (CSU) Rugby Club in Bathurst has raised and donated $7 300 to the local youth mental health organisation 'headspace'. Following the death of a club member in 2012, the club executive decided they would stage a combined 'Charity and Old Boys Day', which included an auction, and donate the funds to 'headspace'. President of CSU Rugby, Mr Charlie Newton, said, "I am just extremely proud of the club for the money we raised. The amount donated shows the importance headspace has for the students, and the willingness we have to help keep such a great organisation running." Headspace personnel subsequently suggested that they conduct mental health training for CSU sporting club members. The CSU Rugby Club executive asked that the free training not be limited to sporting clubs but be open to all CSU clubs in Bathurst and also local community clubs. The training is to be held over four weeks (3.5 hours per session) commencing on Tuesday 5 August. CSU Rugby will hold another charity day on Saturday 16 August, with a game against the Bathurst Bulldogs, to raise money for headspace.
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