The Yarra Valley’s brightest footy talent and local characters descended upon Healesville Recreation Reserve on Saturday 27 February to take part in the third Valley Vicious Rett Awareness Cup.
The aim of the day was to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for Rett Syndrome – a genetic brain disorder found almost exclusively in females and with a prevalence of one in about 15,000 females – leads to severe impairments in life, including a child’s ability to speak, walk and eat, and infants and children with the disorder gradually lose previously acquired abilities, such as the control of the hands.
There were plenty of special guests alongside some of the favourite local identities, with ex-AFL stars Russell Robertson, Lindsay Gilbee, Brodie Holland and Kelvin Moore taking part in the Men’s footy match.
