Minson, as well as teammate Robert Murphy, have sworn off alcohol for the month of February in partnership with the AFL Players Association and its charity program Ladder.
“The AFL Players Association has set up a number of players that are trained to raise funds for the PA charity program called Ladder,” Minson said.
“[Ladder] seeks to improve the lives of disadvantaged youth and homeless youth all around Australia.
“We’ve decided to get involved with Febfast which aims to… abstain from alcohol for 28 days - it’s the shortest month of the year, so it makes good sense to pick February as a month.
“It’s also a largely festive period over December and January and it’s a good opportunity for a detox.”
Help Minson overtake Matthew Pavlich, Luke Hodge and Luke Ball on the Febfast AFL Challenge ladder by donating here.
The impact of Febfast on the wider community delves much deeper than the health effects associated with abstaining from alcohol.
The broader program aims to raise money and awareness of alcohol and substance abuse and its surrounding issues.
All funds donated to the AFL players’ challenge will be go directly to the Ladder program, as they tackle issues with disadvantaged youths head on.
“The main reasons behind Febfast are to raise awareness around alcohol related issues and substance abuse,” he said.
“The challenge is for players to go without alcohol for 28 days… so far I am doing well – not so well on the donation front.
“All funds go towards the ladder program which is a very valuable program that the AFL Players association administer – and ultimately it’s good for one’s self as well.”
Help Minson overtake Matthew Pavlich, Luke Hodge and Luke Ball on the Febfast AFL Challenge ladder by donating here.
Alternatively you can be the first person to donate to Robert Murphy's fundraising for Febfast here.
