Manly pride jersey proceeds to be donated to LGBTQI community: ‘A real beacon of hope’

The charity foundation behind Manly’s clash with the Sydney Roosters has vowed donate proceeds to help the mental wellbeing of LGBTQI communities.

Overlooked among the drama of Manly’s seven withdrawals this week, Thursday’s game will be the first for the Gotcha4Life Cup, a charity focusing on mental fitness.

Manly sponsor Shaw and Partners and Roosters counterpart UniBet have donated $100,000 each to radio presenter Gus Worland’s charity, as well as giving up prominent jersey space.

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