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Bombers bring Christmas joy to less fortunate

Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Staff writers for essendonfc.com.au
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In the lead up to Christmas, Essendon players helped spread the festive cheer to the less fortunate at Windy Hill this week.

Bomber stars Dyson Heppell and Stewart Crameri mingled with socially and financially disadvantaged members of the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Coolibah Centre over a festive Christmas lunch.

Crameri said he was pleased to be able to bring smiles to the faces of the less fortunate in the lead up to Christmas.

“It was great to be able to help those less fortunate than us. Christmas is really a time that brings everyone together,” Crameri said.

“The Christmas period can be a tough time for those people facing hardships but to be able to bring smiles to those faces yesterday was really special.”

The Brotherhood of St Laurence works to alleviate and prevent poverty with both children and families as well as older citizens in the community who face social and financial hardship on a daily basis.

Essendon Football Club is a proud partner of the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

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PLAYER PROFILE: Stewart Crameri
PLAYER PROFILE: Dyson Heppell

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And this is why we truly are the greatest club. Ecellent morals, heart and leading the way on and off the field.

- John Blore (posted 20/12/2011 10:14:12 AM)

Well done Bomber Boys! The Club's commitment to assist those less fortunate in our Community on a regular basis is to be commended. It's why we believe the EFC to be a GREAT Club.

- David Nelson (posted 20/12/2011 10:54:50 AM)

great initiative to look after us who are not all so well off. BUILDIGN!!

- Doel 'bludga' Shields (posted 20/12/2011 3:22:38 PM)

A very merry Xmas and a happy,healthy New Year to everyone.

- Bill Carbis (posted 20/12/2011 3:28:45 PM)

Well done, boys, u are doing the Bombers proud. Go the BOMBERS 2012!!!

- Rolf Buchner (posted 20/12/2011 5:20:10 PM)

Two young guns of our mighty club doing us proud.The Essendon Football club always want to make a difference & give back to the community.You make me so proud to be a Bomber member & supporter.Bombers Forever!!!!

- John Patrick Byrne (posted 20/12/2011 7:55:25 PM)

The look of sincerity in everyone's eyes says it all for me,and for the occasion.. Well done all who made it possible,and a very Merry,Healthy and Safe Christmas and New Year to Bomber Members,Supporters and Friends around Aus and Worldwide :-) :-) :-)

- Noel Shields (posted 20/12/2011 8:05:41 PM)

great story....well done guys....would like to see HEPPELL move into the midfield when Dempsey is right....hes a natural.great in traffic, reliable disposal...always finds time.....while we are changing the team send HARDINGHAM to fullforward.....he will be the next Tony Modra....Merry XMAS all,,,,cant wait for rd 1

- Brendon Wass (posted 20/12/2011 8:32:20 PM)

How good is this club and its players? Awesome. So glad I'm One.

- Alan De Menezes (posted 20/12/2011 9:44:06 PM)

a good thing to be doing....character building and humbling to bring joy to others. Love & Peace to all.

- Gail Taylor (posted 21/12/2011 12:13:54 AM)

WE ARE ESSENDON WE ARE ESSENDON.

- Ralph Lepore (posted 21/12/2011 11:16:31 AM)

Spot on, John Blore - more please Essendon Football Club! The Brotherhood of St Laurence is the best charity in Australia - how about a link to its web page on the EFC site?

- Paul Drake (posted 22/12/2011 12:00:31 PM)

The chap's name is Ken.. Talk about making a proud Bomber Supporter's day!!! Keep well & happy,and keep smiling Ken :-) :-)

- Noel Shields (posted 22/12/2011 2:50:52 PM)

Just how fortunate are we to follow a Club like this. Well done all concerned. A Dons supporter for 57 years.

- Rob McGrath (posted 22/12/2011 8:55:00 PM)

Well done Bombers, you have the strong Heart to do this.You will overcome all barriers in your aim for the best,by giving your time to those less fortunate, thanks fellows, you will gain strength from your unselfish actions.

- Graeme Coad (posted 23/12/2011 5:24:54 PM)