Emilia\u2019s Big Day<\/a>\u2019 – a family fun day to raise awareness on the importance of stem cell donors and transplants, after tragically losing his son in 2022.<\/p>\nThese families, having experienced the comfort that the rugby league community provided during their own losses, wish to extend the same support to Beau’s family.<\/p>\n
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The Memorial Initiative\/Collection<\/p>\n
The parents are coordinating a UK-wide appeal for:<\/p>\n
\nJerseys\u00a0from clubs across all levels
\nLetters and cards of condolence\u00a0from rugby league fans throughout the country
\nMessages of support\u00a0from the rugby league community
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The collection will serve as a lasting tribute to Beau, demonstrating that despite the distance, he has not been forgotten and that people across the world care about him and his family.<\/p>\n
Beau’s family are aware of and fully supportive of this initiative, with contact facilitated through the Manly Sea Eagles.<\/p>\n
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How-to Guide: Contributing to the\u00a0Beau\u00a06 Campaign<\/p>\n
This initiative comes from Geoff and Irene Burrow, Andrew Foster and Catherine Alport, the parents of Rob Burrow CBE and Rycroft Alport Foster, who experienced firsthand the comfort that the wider rugby league community provided during their own times of loss.<\/p>\n
They want to pay that support forward to another family in need, demonstrating the global reach and compassion of our rugby league family.<\/p>\n
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How You Can Help:<\/p>\n
The UK rugby league community are coming together to support the family of Beau Hewitt, a 12-year-old Manly Sea Eagles fan who recently lost his battle with cancer.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how you can contribute to this meaningful campaign…<\/p>\n
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Sending Letters and Cards<\/p>\n
Address for all correspondence:<\/p>\n
BEAU\u00a06, PO BOX 13656, COLCHESTER CO7 9XA<\/p>\n
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What to Send:<\/p>\n
\nLetters of condolence
\nCards with personal messages
\nPhotos or drawings (if appropriate)
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Writing Your Message – Guidance and Suggestions:<\/p>\n
There is no right or wrong way to write a letter of condolence. However, if you\u2019re unsure what to say, here are some helpful suggestions:<\/p>\n
\nThink about similarities and shared experiences that you may have with Beau and his family, despite the geographical distance – perhaps a love of rugby league, family experiences, or simply being part of the same global rugby league community.
\nDon\u2019t be afraid to keep your message short – sometimes the most powerful messages are the simplest ones
\nUse natural, simple language – write as you would speak, from the heart
\nRemember that the feeling of \u201cthere are no right words\u201d is very common. Beau\u2019s family and the families of Rob Burrow CBE and Rycroft Alport Foster understand that there are no words that can make up for the loss they have each suffered. The act of taking the time to show you care is the most important thing, not the specific words you use.
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Jersey Donations<\/p>\n
Clubs from the Betfred Super League, Betfred Championship, Betfred League One and community game are invited to donate a single jersey:<\/p>\n
\nAny season, any size
\nParticularly meaningful if it includes Beau\u2019s name and his favourite number (6) on the back
\nClubs from any competition or level of the game are also welcome to contribute
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The Goal:<\/p>\n
All contributions will be collected and transported to Australia as a lasting token of support for Beau\u2019s family – showing that even from thousands of miles away, he has not been forgotten and that people care about him and his loved ones.<\/p>\n
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