Essendon Football Club is excited to announce the Flight Plan initiative has passed the $600,000 mark.

Fundraising for the club’s new High Performance Centre is continuing to build with a number of supporters getting behind the move and becoming a project donor.

Essendon chairman David Evans said he was pleased with the current total of $618,162 and has urged more supporters to make a donation.

""The Flight Plan continues to gain momentum and the club is extremely grateful for the generous support we have already received,"" Evans said.

""As it stands, we've had a total of 2375 donors towards the project and it's important to remember that everyone who donates will be recognised on a special honour wall at the High Performance Centre.""

""Both on and off the field the club is heading in the right direction and I encourage all Essendon supporters to help in any way they can for this critical investment in the future of Essendon.""

Click here to donate or find out more information about the Flight Plan initiative.