The Melbourne Storm will honour their next home game to the Bella Tripp Foundation, which has strong ties to the identity of the Victorian club.
Storm Chairman Matt Tripp established the foundation in honour of his daughter Bella, who tragically passed away in 2022 from a respiratory complication resulting from a bone marrow transplant following a lengthy battle with leukemia.
The club will come together to spread awareness for the non-for-profit organisation which aims to raise money to achieve early detection of complications in bone marrow transplants in youth.
The club will also come together on the important fixture to support families who have been affected or are currently being affected by similar issues.
There will be extra merchandise available during the fixture that will raise money for the cause, as well as extra opportunities at the gates where fans can donate money to the foundation.
Along with added opportunities to show support, there will be game day initiatives throughout AAMI Park.
Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski said he is proud the club is continuing the support and highlighted the importance of this day in the Storm calendar.
“Since our first Bella Tripp Foundation fixture in 2024, this gameday has become one of the most special and important occasions on our calendar, and one that holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at Storm,” Rodski said.
“It is an opportunity for our Club and community to come together, remember Bella, and support the important work the Foundation continues to do for families facing incredibly difficult circumstances.
“To have the game coincide with Mother's Day weekend makes the occasion even more meaningful, as we look forward to an exciting Sunday afternoon of rugby league at AAMI Park, kicking off at the family-friendly time of 2pm.”
The Wests Tigers will be the side facing the Storm at AAMI Park on Mother's Day.
To show support for the cause, visit here to donate to the foundation.
