Gotcha4Life Cup up for grabs on Saturday

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters will go head-to-head at 4 Pines Park on Saturday for the fourth annual Gotcha4Life Cup.

Plenty is at stake for both clubs in the Round 22 fixture with the Sea Eagles aiming to lift the Gotcha4Life Cup for a first time.

Founded by Gus and Vicky Worland in 2017, the Gotcha4Life Foundation is a health promotion charity, focusing on the prevention of mental health challenges, by inspiring and enabling people to build their mental fitness before they get to crisis point.

The Gotcha4Life Cup, contested each year between the Sea Eagles and Roosters, gives both clubs a platform to raise funds and boost awareness of building mental fitness.

Once again, a huge thank you to Sea Eagles sponsor Shaw and Partners Financial Services for their generous support of the Gotcha4Life Foundation and the Gotcha4Life Cup.

Shaw and Partners will again this year donate $100,000 to the Gotcha4Life Foundation, which will assist in expanding the foundation’s mental fitness programs around Australia, and for keeping the online Mental Fitness Gym, free for all.

Manly captain and Gotcha4Life Ambassador Daly Cherry-Evans is determined to do his bit to help shine a light on the importance of mental fitness.

Mental fitness isn’t just important, it’s essential.

Daly Cherry-Evans

“I’ve seen how Gotcha4Life’s work is helping people speak up and support one another. That’s what this Cup is all about.”

With more than 3000 lives lost to suicide every year in Australia, founder Gus Worland is also passionate about making an impact.

“This whole event isn’t just about footy - it’s about saving lives,” Worland said.

Every conversation started, every dollar raised, gets us closer to a mentally fit Australia.

Gus Worland Gotcha4Life Founder

“This game is a chance to remind every Aussie to look after their mates, check in and have the tough conversations because no one should worry alone.”

The Gotcha4Life logo will be proudly displayed on the socks and jerseys of both the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters with the jerseys being auctioned off after the game to raise more funds for Gotcha4Life.

Another attraction on Saturday will be the Gotcha4Life Celebrity Touch Footy game at half time. 

Several high profile stars will give up their time in the name of mental fitness, including the likes of former NRL players Cliffy Lyons, Steve Menzies and Bryan Fletcher.

Other celebs getting amongst it on Saturday include flamboyant Aussie Olympic boxer, Harry Garside and seven time world champion surfer, Layne Beachley.

How to get involved:

1. Purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket on Saturday and half the money raised will go to the Gotcha4Life Foundation.
2. Bid on your team’s signed jerseys at gotcha4lifecup.com.au.
3. Download the Mental Fitness Gym App to start building your own mental fitness. Search Gotcha4Life Mental Fitness Gym in your app store.

Why mental fitness matters:

• Over 3,000 lives are lost to suicide every year in Australia
• Seven men and two women die by suicide every day in Australia
• One suicide attempt happens roughly every eight minutes in Australia - 67% of those attempts are made by women
• Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15-44