Manly Sea Eagles players and Eagles Angels took time out to enjoy fun and games at the Arranounbai School at Allambie this Thursday. As everyone is aware the Manly Sea Eagles have raised funds for this wonderful school - it is a multifunction educational centre for students from pre- school to year 12 and specialises in catering for students with physical disabilities and medical conditions.
The day was set aside for fun activities like face painting, petting zoos, swings, jumping castles, donuts and lots of autographs.
Manly Captain Matty Orford, along with Adam Cuthbertson, Heath L'Estrange and Vic Mauro were joined by myself and fellow Angel Nici Andronicus. Also present was Manly's number one fan and good luck charm - Alex, who of course had his face painted in maroon and white.
Adam Cuthbertson let himself be turned into a clown and only hoped it would remain on his face in time for him to catch up with team mate Glenn Stewart who we understand is not keen on clowns! Heath got in touch with his 'flower power' days and opted for a gorgeous face paint design of butterflies. Matty and Vic were conspicuously absent from the face painting area but were hard pressed to get away from the animal petting zoo and the swings!
I met a wonderful lady called Donalda who's 4 year old boy Riley attends the school - Riley has a heart disease. The parents of these special kids are just amazing - they devote their time, love and care for their own children and to this wonderful community school that provides the care and education for 55 kids! They are real heroes in life - talk about coming down to earth!
Thanks Arranounbai for putting on such a wonderful event!