On Saturday 9th June a table soccer or 'foosball' tournament was held at the club with all money raised from the tournament going to a very worthy cause: Teen Missions International Australia. Whilst not officially a Fulham United event, the club contributed by allowing the organiser of the night, Hannah Thuraisingham, to use our facilities and soccer table at no cost, significantly increasing the amount of money raised on the night.

Specifically, the money raised will go towards Teen Mission's AIDS Orphans & Street Children (AOSC) Rescue Units in subsaharan Africa. AOSC provides, in a loving Christian environment, food, medicine, clothing, shelter, discipline, music, Bible training, and practical training for the future. Training includes such things as sewing, cooking, clerical work, construction, gardening, farming, and mechanics. It's goal is that these children will grow up to be self-sustaining in their adult life .

For more information you can check out the following website: http://www.teenmissionsoz.com.au/AOSC.htm

The night involved a World Cup format tournament involving approximately 20 teams, a tipping competition and a raffle. The various prizes were generously donated by a number of local businesses in the Western suburbs. Approximately $750 was raised on the night which goes to show what can be achieved when a few people put in a little bit of work for a good cause.

Special mention must go to Hannah Thuraisingham, Seth Thuraisingham and Mei Thuraisingham for organising the night and tournament, Paul Berton (Fulham United) and Paul Savio for working behind the bar, and Fulham United club sponsor John from West Beach Pizza Bar for providing a large number of pizzas at a great price on short notice!

If you would like to get involved or make a donation towards this cause contact Hannah Thuraisingham via email: hannah.thuraisingham@gmail.com

And for the record in the best of 3 games final, Madagascar defeated Ghana 2 games to nil.