Richmond’s Fighting Tiger Fund tally has reached approximately $2.3 million, after its major fundraising function was held at the ME Bank Centre this evening.
The Club’s board members announced a contribution of $200,000 during the function, and reigning Jack Dyer Medallist Jack Riewoldt confirmed the playing group would contribute $125,000.
The contributions of the Tigers’ members and fans, totalling more than $200,000, are also included in the current tally.
Guests were taken on a tour of the now-vacant Jack Dyer Stand change rooms and gymnasium, before experiencing a first-hand look at the Club’s ME Bank Centre redevelopment, which was completed in time for the event.
The fundraiser attracted some of the greats of the Club from different eras, including Dale Weightman, Tony Free, Francis Bourke, Neville Crowe, Tommy Hafey and Matthew Knights, along with media personalities Mick Molloy and Steve Price.
They were greeted by MC Brian Taylor, and heard passionate speeches from President Gary March, CEO Brendon Gale, General Manager of Football Craig Cameron, senior coach Damien Hardwick and club legend Kevin Bartlett.
Richmond’s membership tally also ticked over 39,000 during the event, bringing the 2011 target of 46,000 within sight before the opening round of the season.
