It was all about taking a stand against domestic abuse. 

Sally Sweeney, who helped organise the event, was pleased with the response to the message and the support shown by the community. 

“It was fantastic, we had a lot of support despite the weather, which was really good,” she said.

The event saw more than 50 people pledge to take a stand against domestic violence and Sally was delighted that over $2500 was raised for White Ribbon Australia to help support their ongoing campaign.

“The money goes mainly towards education. A lot of it is going back into schools and things like that to actually teach younger people. Once you are 20 or 30, you have already learnt to behave a certain way. 

“If you can go into schools and teach people at a younger age that violence isn’t the way things should be done, hopefully you can break that cycle” she said.

Sally also pointed out an important part of the event was to raise awareness among those in influential roles, so they are able to guide those who look up to them.

“It is not just for women, but making (role models) realise that they have a wonderful position where they can make a difference, they could change something.” 

The success of the event has sparked plans to hold the event with the rugby club annually, as well as involve other football codes in the future.

Sally would like to thank all those who donated prizes and supported the event.