When Bridget Franettovich was conceptualising how to honour her close friend Finley Smith, who tragically passed away from an epileptic seizure last year, she knew it had to consist of “cold drinks, cricket and great company.”
The Finley Smith Memorial Cup was the result, bringing six teams against each other for a day of social cricket while raising funds for Epilepsy Action Australia.
Finley was known as an ‘ambassador’ and ‘future leader’ within the Mackay Community.
“He meant a lot to a lot of people,” said Ms Franettovich.
“Everyone was super keen to get onboard; it’s a testament to the lives he impacted.”
‘The Marlins’ were the inaugural Finley Smith Memorial Cup winners on Saturday, with ‘Got the Runs’ finishing in second place.
Ms Franettovich hopes to raise $50,000 for Epilepsy Action Australia, Australia’s leading provider of epilepsy support and information.
“Fin will always be very missed by so many people but this way he’ll never be forgotten,” she said.
“It’s a good cause so other people don’t have to go through what his family and friends went through.”
To donate and find out more, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/finley-smith-memorial-cup.
A day of “cold drinks, cricket and great company” was enjoyed by all in memory of Finley Smith last Saturday. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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