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Play Touch rugby with the greats & help Kiwi Youth
Media Release
16 February 2009
Play Touch rugby with the greats and help Kiwi Youth
A unique chance to play Touch with League and Union rugby legends is helping raise funds for Kiwi youth.
Teams captained by All Blacks great, Frank Bunce and a still-to-be-revealed hero of League will be competing during the Vodafone Foundation Cup in Auckland on Thursday 26th February.
Members of the public can bid for places on their teams at http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Event-tickets/auction-203272796.htm (or search for Vodafone Foundation on TradeMe). The auctions include transport to Auckland from anywhere in New Zealand for the day.
The free event takes place at Victoria Park, Auckland from 12 noon and is part of a global celebration of Vodafone Foundation charities around the world.
Oscar Kightley is donating his time to MC the event and will be joined by members of the Vodafone Warriors and Auckland Blues
The event is part of a series of global celebrations, with 24 Vodafone Foundation’s around the world celebrating their combined contribution to local communities. All funds raised will go to the Vodafone NZ Foundation for its work with Kiwi youth.
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