2017 Ireland Rugby Tour
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The Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club is Marin’s oldest youth rugby club. The organization was established in 1980 by a small group of highly motivated Redwood High School students and their parent volunteer coaches. The Highlanders pride themselves on building competitive teams and young people of character. Today the organization supports over 260 young male and female players throughout Marin County, ages 8 -18.
For the past several years, our Varsity high school players have traveled both domestically and internationally on tour. While on tour, the team will meet players and families from other cultures, compete on the field, and develop international friendships. Every other year it is the Club’s goal to arrange an international tour in a country where rugby is a mainstream sport. After playing and training together for many years, our ruggers will be tested by playing in Ireland where the sport is a way of life. This year, from February 15th to the 26th, all the hard work and training of these young men will be rewarded.
The team leaves for tour on February 15th where they will play high school and club rugby teams in Galway, Dublin, Shannon, and other cities in the Emerald Isle. They will kiss the Blarney Stone, visit the Aran Islands, see the Cliffs of Moher, experience Gaelic Games, and watch Ireland v France in a Six Nations match!
Many of these boys have been playing for the Highlanders since they were seven years old, but not all can afford the opportunity to go on tour as it is self-funded. We have 12 low-income families that are struggling to find a way to send their sons to Ireland. This GoFundMe site is set up to raise funds to supplement the team’s efforts in fundraising through raffle tickets, bake sales, Christmas tree delivery, and a rummage sale.
Please consider giving to a cause that will change these young men’s lives forever. The cost for this amazing experience is $3,700.00 per player and is all inclusive. A $500.00 donation would go a long way to fund a player in need of support. However, we gratefully appreciate a contribution in any amount. Thank you and GO HIGHLANDERS!
The Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club is a 501©3 corporation, and this donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor if you want to make your gift a tax-deductible donation.
For the past several years, our Varsity high school players have traveled both domestically and internationally on tour. While on tour, the team will meet players and families from other cultures, compete on the field, and develop international friendships. Every other year it is the Club’s goal to arrange an international tour in a country where rugby is a mainstream sport. After playing and training together for many years, our ruggers will be tested by playing in Ireland where the sport is a way of life. This year, from February 15th to the 26th, all the hard work and training of these young men will be rewarded.
The team leaves for tour on February 15th where they will play high school and club rugby teams in Galway, Dublin, Shannon, and other cities in the Emerald Isle. They will kiss the Blarney Stone, visit the Aran Islands, see the Cliffs of Moher, experience Gaelic Games, and watch Ireland v France in a Six Nations match!
Many of these boys have been playing for the Highlanders since they were seven years old, but not all can afford the opportunity to go on tour as it is self-funded. We have 12 low-income families that are struggling to find a way to send their sons to Ireland. This GoFundMe site is set up to raise funds to supplement the team’s efforts in fundraising through raffle tickets, bake sales, Christmas tree delivery, and a rummage sale.
Please consider giving to a cause that will change these young men’s lives forever. The cost for this amazing experience is $3,700.00 per player and is all inclusive. A $500.00 donation would go a long way to fund a player in need of support. However, we gratefully appreciate a contribution in any amount. Thank you and GO HIGHLANDERS!
The Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club is a 501©3 corporation, and this donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult with your tax advisor if you want to make your gift a tax-deductible donation.
Organizer and beneficiary
Melissa Hardiman
Organizer
Larkspur, CA
Marin Highlanders RFC, Inc (Varsity Tour)
Beneficiary
