Four year old Charli was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia early in 2015. Close friends of the family offered emotional support and helped out by providing meals and baby-sitting Charli’s sister. The mounting medical bills and time away from work started to take its toll financially and so Charli’s Angels was formed.

‘We decided a charity basketball team would be a good way for us to raise some much needed funds. Therefore Charli’s Angels was born, and ten fat white guys have been pretending we ‘still have it’ ever since.’ -Clynt Bernhardt- Team Manager.

Charli’s Angels currently play in DV’s Senior Domestic Men’s Competition on Wednesday nights. They have been raising money in a number of ways including donating $1 for every point scored by the team during the season. They enjoy $3 beers after each game with all profits straight in the kitty and all excess money from weekly team sheets also included.

The team will be holding a Charity Grand Final Day to assist with their fundraising as ‘none of us are quite what we used to be and scoring has been an issue.’ Bundoora United Cricket Club has kindly donated their function room and will also donate 50 cents from drinks sold over the bar. The event will include raffles, prizes for guessing first goal kickers and the Norm Smith Medal winner, and a jumping castle for the kids. Entry is $10 for singles and $20 for families.

If you would like to make a donation towards Charli’s Angels, donation boxes will be in the DVBA office and the DV Shop for the remainder of the Spring 2015 season.  All donations will help the family pay for Charli’s ongoing medical expenses.

Best wishes to Charli and her team of angels, from everyone at Diamond Valley Basketball Association.

PHOTO: Charli’s Angels:  Anthony Biggs, David Gosling, Travis Lee, Jarrod McMillan, Clynt Bernhardt, Chris Fostineo, Ben Tully, Chris Marchingo, Simon Peat. Absent: Leigh Fostineo.

Charli’s favourite colour is pink and inspired the team’s uniform.