The core work of the Foundation is;

1. Supporting spinally injured rugby players financially and emotionally.

2. Fund raising activities and projects

3. Working with the New Zealand Rugby Union to communicate the message of safety first…. Injury prevention advocacy.

No one ever wants to consider the unimaginable; to permanently lose their mobility due to a rugby accident. But sadly, it does occur as in other physical sports and recreational activities. Rugby is a contact sport, but we are all committed, with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to actively reducing the risks.

The NZRU in partnership with ACC runs the RugbySmart programme, a world-leading injury prevention programme that helps coaches, referees and players identify safe and good techniques in a variety of situations to better prepare them on the field (for more information visit www.rugbysmart.co.nz).

The Foundation is the first line of support, focusing on ‘instant support’, and later as a player rehabilitates, on bridging the gap between ‘before’ and ‘after’ quality of life for these players. …and a lifelong relationship.