THE Oberon Tigers will host the Blayney Bears this Saturday for the gala event of the season, the Can Assist charity round.
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The senior and junior Tigers, along with the Old Tiges, combine to raise money for the Oberon Can Assist Foundation, which is a dedicated charity offering support to any person of any age in the Oberon community affected by cancer.
"We are fully aware of the uphill battle families can go through when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer," Can Assist member Brenda Armstrong said.
"Our support can be offered in varied ways, such as travel assistance, petrol vouchers, food vouchers, utility bills, vehicle maintenance and medical support such as cancer-related medication, hospital or scan fees."
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Raffles and fundraising activities will be held throughout the day, culminating in an auction of the specially-made Can Assist jerseys that the Tigers' Premier League players will wear on the day.
The auction will also include hampers and donations from local business houses put together by the junior rugby league teams.
It'd be great if we could get a bumper crowd and try and do our best to make another significant donation.
- Oberon Tigers secretary, Neil O'Grady
Oberon Tigers secretary Neil O'Grady said they managed to raise a staggering $18,165 last year through the incredible generosity of the community.
"It'd be great if we could get a bumper crowd on the day and try and do our best to make another significant donation to this very worthy cause," he said.
The day will start with the Old Tiges hosting a breakfast at the Oberon Leagues Club at 8.30am, then league tag will kick off at the earlier time of 10am, followed by the under 18s, which will include a special presentation to the 1989 Tigers under 18 premiership-winning side which will be holding a reunion on the day.
A junior Tigers under 10s game will follow.
During halftime in the reserve grade game, Member for Bathurst Paul Toole and Oberon mayor Kathy Sajowitz will officially open the new digital scoreboard.
League Tag will kick-off will kick off at 10am, under 18s 11am (half time presentation of the under 18's 1989 reunion premiership winning team), 12.10pm under 10s, 12.55pm 1st division, 2.15pm premier league, 4.30 team presentations, 5pmentertainment starts and 6pm Can Assist auction.
