{"id":771547,"date":"2026-07-01T06:44:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/771547\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T06:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:44:11","slug":"nrl-to-throw-unique-initiative-for-jai-arrows-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/771547\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL to throw unique initiative for Jai Arrow’s birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NRL<\/a> has confirmed that it will host the “World’s Biggest Birthday Party” for Jai Arrow<\/a> to raise funds to support his fight against motor neuron disease throughout July as part of a “Stand with Jai” campaign.<\/p>\n

The centrepiece will involve the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ clash with the Newcastle Knights<\/a> on July 12, coinciding with Arrow’s birthday.<\/p>\n

The date marks a special fundraising event after Arrow announced his immediate retirement in May after a diagnosis of motor neurone disease at age 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be a case of the game uniting behind our own,\u201d Australian Rugby League<\/a> Commission Chairman Peter V’landys said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a family.<\/p>\n

\u201cJai and his family need our help and they will get it. One of the best things about Rugby League<\/a> is its ability to unite for an important cause and they do not get more important than this.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn July 12, we will throw the biggest birthday party in the world for Jai. It will be a huge occasion with the whole game involved. This is not just for Rabbitohs and Knights fans \u2013 it’s for everyone in the game to get behind. Don’t bring presents. Bring a donation. And help Jai get through this with everyone in the Rugby League<\/a> community behind him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"NRLPERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Jai Arrow of the Rabbitohs leaves the field after the teams lost during the round 23 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Cronulla Sharks at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

There will be a surplus of activities, bonuses, and fundraising opportunities at the July 12 fixture, including:<\/p>\n

A halftime performance by the world’s most famous children’s group, The Wiggles.
\nTwo children can attend the game for free with every adult ticket purchased.
\nA giant birthday cake and a special gift for Jai presented post match.
\nFooty fans can send a Birthday card to Jai on his special day – grab yours on the concourse and pop it in the mailbox to be delivered direct to Jai.
\nTake the celebration to the field with fans invited to take the field post-game.
\nThe unveiling of the new South Sydney Rabbitohs<\/a> mascots Scarlett, Oliver, Ruby and Jack alongside Reggie the Rabbit.<\/p>\n

It doesn’t stop there.<\/p>\n

Rabbitohs major sponsor Budget Direct will put $1000 towards a donation for any try scored by the Rabbitohs during the entire month of July.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola is also chipping in with donations for every try scored across the NRL<\/a>, NRLW<\/a> and State of Origin<\/a> Game 3 during July.<\/p>\n

Select, the popular trading card licensee has committed $40,0000 to incentivise players to celebrate with an arrow gesture after scoring a try, mirroring the highly popular Try July campaign seen in recent years.<\/p>\n

Donations towards “Stand With Jai” can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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