104.1 CHYFM - NRL Game Day - Live Broadcast - Media Assistant - Fundraiser

May 2023

104.1 CHYFM were selected by the Cronulla Sharks as their Sharks Have Heart giving partner and the Club have assisted the not-for-profit station in its fundraising efforts.  "We were extremely impressed with what they do and contribute in the community and their development and delivery of youth media programs and volunteer opportunities," says Rachal Allen, Cronulla Sharks Community Engagement Lead.

As well as assisting with fundraising, the Cronulla Sharks have also provided a media-related work experience placement for a station volunteer.  And that fabulous opportunity went to Year 12  Bishop Druitt College student Duke Rowthorne.  Duke was selected to be the Media Assistant to the Cronulla Sharks Media Manager, Rob Willis.  "We are very excited to have him onboard with us, "says Rachal.  "I've been a rugby league fan all my life, and I've always been interested to find out what happens behind the scenes at a rugby league club, so this is a brilliant, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this first hand.  I'm looking at following a study pathway into media and journalism studies after Year 12, so the few days I'll have with the Club will give me some real insight into what could be my future career," says Duke.

And those attending the game will get a look inside the broadcast action of 104.1 CHYFM, as from 12 noon to 2pm, Amber and Zoe Hill will broadcast a special edition of The A to Z of Everything live from Cex Stadium.  Amber and Zoe will bring their unique brand of zaniness to this event, interviewing Sharks players, staff, and super fans and playing some great music – all playing a part in the great GameDay atmosphere.  "We've done a few OBs, but this one is going to be so much fun – interacting with the crowd and letting people see what we do," says Amber.  "You don't always get to see the faces behind radio," says Zoe, “So expect the unexpected!”

 And all attendees on the day will be encouraged to donate to the station via QR codes placed around the ground that directly link to the station's safe and secure Donate Now webpage.

 "We have been so grateful for all the support from the Cronulla Sharks that have greatly assisted us with our fundraising efforts.  We raised much-needed funds by raffling off tickets to the game, and they have also presented the station with a signed jersey, which we will auction off at the John Townsend Golf Day Classic Fundraiser in October.  And we hope all game attendees will donate when they are at the ground on Saturday," says Station Manager Angie Vaughan.   All money raised by the station goes towards station operational costs, equipment upgrades and maintenance and youth development and training programs.

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