Melrose Park Community Cup proves a winner

The Melrose Park Community Cup has once again proved a winner for local organisations, raising a record $102,000 at this year’s event, continuing a proud tradition of community support that began with the PAYCE Foundation as the founding major sponsor.

Proceeds from the fundraising event, featuring an Ambrose Golf Day and a sold-out dinner at Ryde Parramatta Golf Club – will support Parramatta Women’s Shelter, West Ryde Rovers, Melrose Park Public School, St Michael’s Primary School, Ermington United and Find Ya Feet.

Now in its seventh year, the Melrose Park Community Cup has raised more than $600,000 for local organisations that make a lasting difference in the community.

PAYCE Foundation Director Dominic Sullivan said the Foundation was proud to have helped establish the Community Cup as one of Sydney’s leading local fundraising events.

“The PAYCE Foundation was the founding major sponsor of the Melrose Park Community Cup, and we’re delighted to see it go from strength to strength,” Mr Sullivan said.

“It’s wonderful to see the event now thriving with new supporters joining an amazing community tradition of bringing the Melrose Park community together for a great cause.”

“The Community Cup embodies what Melrose Park is all about – connection, generosity and collaboration among local groups who work tirelessly to support others.

“All of the community organisations that will benefit from the event play a vital role in making Melrose Park a special place to live.

Local community representatives echoed the sentiment, describing the event as a highlight of the year that brings people together across schools, clubs and charities.

“We’re all different groups from all different backgrounds, but at this event we all come together as one,” said Ermington United President Joe Moses.

“It’s our main fundraiser for the year and it just keeps getting bigger and better,” added Melrose Park Public School P&C member Nina Mather.