The Impact of the Gotcha4Life Cup 2024

Through donations from Unibet, Shaw and Partners along with the auctions of jerseys worn by both team and a dedicated team of volunteers, comprised of 25 Unibet staff members who gave up their evening asking for donations from the 25 thousand people in attendance. Our volunteers really outdid themselves this year, surpassing last year’s charity raffle by hitting over the $18,000 mark. A special mention goes to Shilo Harvey, who, despite only being with us for a bit over a week, managed to collect $1,400 on her own.

Absolutely. The game itself was thrilling, going down to the wire and keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. The crowd were also thrilled with the half time Celebrity touch football game, where some of Australia’s finest athletes and entertainment personalities took the field in special Gotcha4Life gear to promote the coming together of individuals for a united cause.  Lining up for the game where Unibet’s very own Ambassadors former UFC middleweight champion and future hall of famer Robert Whitaker and rugby league royalty Brian Fletcher, unfortunately neither of our superstars managed to score and they lost to Australia’s queen of the waves Lane Beachley. One of the most memorable moments was seeing the children of our staff lining the tunnel as the Gotcha4Life Roosters charged onto the field. It was a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Our ongoing support of the Gotcha4Life Cup has significantly contributed to positive perceptions of mental health. Each year, we’ve managed to raise more funds and increase awareness about the importance of mental fitness. This year, with some huge names in Rugby League getting behind the game, we’ve built a strong foundation to help people push through tough times. Our goal is to push the total raised over the years beyond the million-dollar mark in our fourth year of support.

For anyone who couldn’t make it this year, I strongly encourage you to come along next year. The videos and photos can’t capture the atmosphere of the night fully. It’s an incredible event for an amazing cause, and being there in person is an unforgettable experience. We look forward to seeing more people join us and help us break records and make an even bigger impact.I’d love to get some of our big name European ambassadors to our celebrity touch football game next year, maybe we can kick start the Gotcha4Life programs globally.