Three-year Partnership Renewal To Kick Goals For Health

Woodville West Torrens Football Club and The Hospital Research Foundation Group are excited to announce they’ll be extending their partnership for a further three years!

The Hospital Research Foundation Group (THRFG) first came on board as the Eagles’ Principal Charity Partner in 2021 – a natural alignment between two grassroots organisations with a shared heartland of the western suburbs and a mission to improve health in their community.

Since that time, the Eagles have raised $38,000 for THRFG – across charity lunches, gala nights, fundraising rounds and other events.

As a result, THRFG has been able to fund life-changing medical research and patient care services, with a particular focus on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research also based in the west.

Its new Woodville-based Brain & Body Fitness studio also supports the health of the western suburbs, encouraging exercise as a way to manage chronic conditions, enhance recovery and promote active ageing.

Seeing impact firsthand

Eagles players and coaches recently enjoyed a tour of the Basil Hetzel Institute and Brain & Body Fitness, where they met researchers and exercise physiologists to see first-hand the impact of their support.

“It was so inspiring to see how our club’s fundraising and community work directly supports people’s lives,” said Head Women’s Coach Narelle Smith. “The research being done here in the west is incredible, and we’re proud to play a small part in that story.”

Head Men’s Coach Sam Jacobs agreed: “I love how diverse The Hospital Research Foundation Group is, supporting more than 60 areas of disease and illness. We’ve been together since 2021 and it’s fantastic that we can extend our partnership for another three years – our values align and we’re both committed to strong communities and culture.”

Stronger communities

Professor Paul Flynn, CEO of The Hospital Research Foundation Group, said the partnership exemplifies how sport and health can come together for long-term impact.

“This partnership is about more than raising funds – it’s about creating stronger, healthier communities,” Prof Flynn said. “The Eagles have shown outstanding leadership in championing local causes and inspiring their players, supporters and sponsors to get behind better health for all.”

“A huge thanks also goes to the Eagles’ sponsors for embracing this partnership, often donating generously to the cause. It truly is a team effort.”

David Couzner, CEO of the Woodville West Torrens Football Club, was thrilled to be partnering with the Foundation for another three years.

“This relationship means a great deal to our club, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact THRF has on research, patient care and community health,” he said.

“We genuinely believe in the work they do and are proud that the Eagles can play a role in supporting outcomes that change people’s lives. We look forward to strengthening this partnership and continuing to make a meaningful difference together.”

The renewed three-year partnership will see continued collaboration on community engagement, awareness campaigns, and fundraising events that bring together the passion of football and the purpose of improving lives.