GEELONG will be able to continue to deliver its community programs for a further three years after raising $1.2m in just 12 hours on Tuesday.
Labelled A Million Reasons Why by the Cats, donations pledged were worth four times their value thanks to matchers.
Geelong reached the original $1m target with 90 minutes remaining.
“We are extremely grateful to all those who believe in the work we do in the community and have donated today,” CEO Steve Hocking said.
“We know that our Club and community go hand-in-hand, which is why we are so proud of our Cats Community programs and the positive impact they have.
“From helping to educate and empower young people to live healthy and active lives through our Cats Learn programs to creating meaningful connections and a sense of belonging through our Cats Connect programs and continuing our 163-year tradition of helping bring joy to those who need it most with our Cats Care programs, community underpins what we value as a Club.
“To all those who generously donated to support our Cats Community programs to allow us to keep doing the work we do in the community, we say thank you.”
Those who donated will be thanked as part of Saturday night’s Community Challenge match against North Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium.
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