Maddie’s Day purple goes as far as the eye can see on the Bellarine

A sea of purple covered the Bellarine Peninsula in support of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision on the weekend, with the second instalment of “Maddie’s Day On The Purple” bringing in over $61,000 for bone marrow failure research.

Celebrity and amateur golfers gathered together at Clifton Springs Golf Club to have a hit and raise money for rare blood disorders including aplastic anaemia, the condition that tragically took Maddie Riewoldt’s life when she was just 26-years-old.

Established by the Riewoldt family in June 2015 soon after her passing, Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision honours her five-year health battle and works towards funding medical research and supporting patients.

Nick Riewoldt, ex St Kilda footballer Leigh Montagna, professional golfer Geoff Ogilvy, former Carlton player Ang Christou, comedian Lehmo, Geelong footballers Cam Guthrie and Mitch Duncan, media personalities Mark ‘Robbo’ Robinson, Sam Newman and David King spent their Sunday advocating for the cause dressed in purple, while the Clifton Springs community rallied behind the event.

Maddie’s brother, Nick Riewoldt, was humbled to receive a cheque for $61,120 on behalf of Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, a sizeable increase to last year’s $26,000 donation.