World's Largest Hockey Game Raises Over $50,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

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Hundreds of people gathered in regional Western Australia for the world's largest hockey game, dubbed "Eliza's Game," in memory of six-year-old Eliza Reynolds, who passed away from a rare form of cancer. The game, which lasted over eight hours, involved 374 players, including four current Hockeyroos and Kookaburras players, and raised at least $50,000 for Hurt to Help and the Kids Research Institute. The event, organized by family friend Andy Gee, aimed to honor Eliza's memory and her desire to help others, which was evident in her personality. Eliza's family and the community came together to make the event possible, finding a family in need and raising funds through their efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The game, Eliza's Game, involved 374 players, including four current Hockeyroos and Kookaburras players, and lasted over eight hours.
  • The event was organized by Andy Gee, a family friend, to honor Eliza Reynolds, who passed away from a rare form of cancer.
  • At least $50,000 has been raised so far, with donations still being counted, for Hurt to Help and the Kids Research Institute.
  • Eliza Reynolds' family and the community came together to make the event possible and found a family in need, handing a cheque to the Boyland family for $20,000.
  • Hurt to Help, a charity that supported Eliza during her sickness, handed a cheque to the Boyland family for $20,000.
  • Eliza's personality was described as an "absolute firecracker," being fun, fast, fearless, thoughtful, and kind.
  • Eliza always wanted to help others, specifically the other kids and doctors, and was very specific about her goals.

Statistics:

  • The number of players (374) eclipses the current Guinness World Record of 367 people playing in an exhibition match for seven hours in Warwick, United Kingdom, in 2017.
  • The event lasted over eight hours.
  • At least $50,000 has been raised so far.
  • Hurt to Help handed a cheque to the Boyland family for $20,000.
  • Eliza Reynolds passed away in March 2023, from poorly differentiated chordoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Sources:

  • "Hundreds of people join game to raise money for kids with illness".
  • "Eliza's Game raises cash for kids with cancer".