Supporting one of the good ones.
Around five years ago, through our ongoing partnership with Vinnies Vans, we were introduced to Jai Arrow.
While most people know Jai for what he has achieved on the football field, we got to know him for something very different.
As the first Vinnies Ambassador, Jai was a familiar face on the Night Patrol vans, regularly volunteering his own time to support people experiencing homelessness across Sydney. There were no cameras or headlines – just a genuine person quietly giving back to his community.
So, when we heard about Jai’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, there was only one question to ask…
“What can we do to help?”
Together with a group of Vinnies supporters and partners – including Hilton Sydney, Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Select Fresh, Cactus Imaging, Canon Australia, IVE, Payce Foundation, Classic Sportswear, Willy Bean Coffee, Steeden, NSW Rugby League and many others – we came together to celebrate Jai, raise vital funds and show our support at the conclusion of Jai July.
The room was filled with people from across sport, business and the community, all united behind someone who has spent years giving so much to others.
Jai’s courage, resilience and determination to use his voice to raise awareness for MND is inspiring, and we’re proud to have played a small part in supporting him and his family.
Thank you to Phil Harte, Vinnies NSW and Hilton Sydney for bringing everyone together for such a meaningful event, and to every individual and organisation who contributed.
Jai, we’re standing with you every step of the way.
