By Alesha Capone
The iconic gold jacket owned by Collingwood Football Club’s famous fan Joffa will be auctioned at a Hoppers Crossing fundraising event for Reclink Australia.
Jeff “Joffa” Corfe has donated the jacket – which he will sign – to help raise money for Reclink’s Wyndham-based programs, which give disadvantaged people opportunities to participate in sport.
Joffa will speak at the November 14 fundraising event, along with former Fremantle Dockers coach Chris Connolly.
Joffa, a Footscray resident, said he became involved with Reclink after meeting its founder, Peter Cullen, about seven years ago.
“The moment I met Peter, I couldn’t believe we had this organisation that helps the disabled, those with a mental illness, the homeless and, to some extent, the discarded people of society,” Joffa said.
Every year since 2010, Joffa has purchased a new gold jacket which is destined for a good cause – this year was “Reclink’s turn”.
“It’s not about me – the gold jacket today is all about people against the odds and people who have done it hard and against the circumstances,” he said.
Mr Cullen described the gold jacket as “a unique piece of memorabilia”.
“It means a lot from Reclink’s point of view, and for Reclink in Wyndham, for Joffa to generously donate his jacket for auction,” he said.
The Hoppers Bowls Club will present the Reclink Mixed Sport Night at the Hoppers Crossing Club on Wednesday, November 14, from 7.30pm. Cost: $20 including finger food, bookings essential. Contact: 9749 4844 or reception@hoppersclub.com.au.
