The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC), in partnership with national insurer Youi, is taking up the fight against kids\u2019 cancer through a new fundraising initiative to be launched during NRL Magic Round Brisbane 2026.<\/p>\n
The two organisations have teamed up with all 17 NRL Clubs and 11 paediatric cancer centres in Australia and New Zealand to launch Kick for a Cause, with the aim of raising $1 million to improve the care, comfort, and outcomes of every child facing cancer across Australia and New Zealand. The centres are located in every community that an NRL Club exists.<\/p>\n
Youi has pledged a $1,000 donation for every successfully converted try and penalty goal attempt at the highly anticipated three-day festival of Rugby League to be held in Brisbane from May 15-17. They have also doubled the pledge for every successful field goal across the round.<\/p>\n
Each year, around 1,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer in Australia and New Zealand, that is an average of three children diagnosed with cancer every day.<\/p>\n
With fans from all around Australia and New Zealand set to pack the stands across the three days of action, ARLC Chairman Peter V\u2019landys AM has called on the Rugby League community to get behind an important cause as well as supporting their favourite team during the game\u2019s annual pilgrimage to south-east Queensland.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery child fighting cancer deserves the very best care, comfort and hope \u2014 and rugby league is stepping up to help deliver it,\u201d said Mr V\u2019landys.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Magic Round, our game comes together in a powerful way. Every kick, every cheer and every dollar raised will make a real difference for kids and families doing it tough.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank our partner, Youi, for their support of this important initiative and urge all fans travelling to Brisbane for Magic Round and as well as those cheering on from home to get behind a very worthy cause by helping those who need it most.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nathaniel Simpson, Chief Executive Officer at Youi, said that the team are proud to be the inaugural partner of the NRL\u2019s Kick for a Cause initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Youi, our team is on yours, and we\u2019re big believers of the power of community. Supporting strong communities means giving back and investing in causes that genuinely affect the lives of everyday Australians,\u201d Nathaniel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCancer and serious illness impact countless families, which is why supporting Aussies through moments that matter is at the heart of who we are and what we stand for and why we\u2019re so proud to partner on this initiative\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
All funds raised from Kick for a Cause will be distributed to the 11 leading paediatric cancer centres in Australia and New Zealand through collaboration with the Sydney Children\u2019s Hospitals Foundation and Starship Foundation. These 11 centres provide specialist clinical care, groundbreaking research, and vital support programs for children with cancer and their families.<\/p>\n
As part of the initiative, all 17 NRL clubs have linked with their local paediatric hospital to coordinate further community engagement activities, including player hospital visits and inner sanctum experiences for young cancer patients.<\/p>\n
Kick for a Cause Impact Partners:<\/p>\n
Sydney Children\u2019s Hospitals Foundation (NSW), Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation (QLD), The Royal Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation (VIC), Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation (TAS), John Hunter Children\u2019s Hospital (NSW), Women\u2019s & Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation (SA), Monash Health Foundation (VIC), Perth Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation (WA), Starship Foundation (VIC), Child Cancer Foundation (VIC)<\/p>\n
Donations for Kick for a Cause can be made at: www.kickforacause.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n