For the Player Sponsors of Jarrod Harbrow, James and Vanessa Scott, their lives have not been the same since 2000, when they received the news that their beautiful and healthy son Max had been diagnosed with a rare degenerative condition, Sanfilippo syndrome. They were told there is no cure, and the condition would eventually end their son’s life prematurely.

In less than a year after diagnoses Max went from your typical energetic and active six year old, to a shadow of his former self, eventually losing the ability to speak.
Now nine years on, Max has lost the ability to walk, write and talk, not only this but his suffering is made worse by the fact he doesn’t have some of the basic essentials that would make his life all the more comfortable. Including a hospital bed and special mattress, which would allow him to sit up and be free from painful bed sores.

Max is a fourth generation Bulldogs supporter, his parent’s are supporters, his cousins, uncles and aunts and even his great grandma are all supporters.
This week, Max’s family will host a Wild about Max fundraiser, to help raise much needed funds to help make Max’s life more comfortable.

The event will be held on July 31st at Red Scooter in Balaclava from 7:30pm. The evening includes hours of entertainment, guest speakers and auction items including 2 x tickets to the Western Bulldogs President’s Club in Round 21 against Geelong, the opportunity to sit in the Stats box during the second half of the game and also the opportunity to visit the change rooms post match.

So why not go along and enjoy an entertaining night out whilst supporting a great cause. For more information about the Wild about Max fundraiser or to donate, email wildaboutmax@gmail.com