Mike Sanfratello
Guest Speaker
Former NFL Player and US Sports Chaplain
Ian Cover
Master of Ceremonies
Once again we are privileged to have the delightfully funny Ian Cover from the Coodabeen Champions as our Master of Ceremonies.
The 2017 Compassion SCA Champions Dinner heard from former NFL gridiron player and Sports Chaplain Mike Sanfratello from the USA!
Mike was a former San Fransisco 49er NFL all American Defensive End who has served as a Sports Chaplain in the US for over 16 years. Mike’s passion for life and sport takes an inspirational outlook on how to push through the tough times.
MCG An Amazing Venue!
The venue, the food and the people make our annual SCA celebration and awards dinner. Join us at the MCG to celebrate the special work of our Sports Chaplains in Australia!
Theme
Facing the Wall. Not Allowing the Tough Moments to Break You. Our speaker and panelists will be exploring this very relevant topic for people in sports.
A Great Night
- Celebrating the amazing work of our volunteer Chaplains
- Head to Head with the Rev – Our Champions Panel
- The CONFESSIONAL!
- Amazing Venue – the MCG Members Dining Room
- Great Food
- Great Company
- Sports People
- Sports Awards
- MC Ian Cover from the Coodabeens
- Joy Burke, Cam Schwab, Terry Dorrington, Mark Peters
- Plenty of stories, tears and laughs
Head to Head with the Rev – Our Champions Panel
Every year we tackle the tough questions in sport. We get to know our guests, have a laugh and stop for THE CONFESSIONAL!
Joy Burke
Basketball Player
Joy Burke has had a prestigious playing career. Including playing for the USA and her country of birth Taiwan. More recently she has enjoyed her new role with Ballarat Rush in the SEABL.
Terry Dorrington
Motor Sports Chaplain
Terry Dorrington, or ‘Dorro’ to his mates, has been a well loved and hugely influential sports chaplain in Perth WA for over 20 years. A former coppa hear Dorro’s journey with drivers, bikies and those who have had it tough.
Cameron Schwab
Father, Husband & AFL Nobility
Former Melbourne, Richmond and Fremantle CEO Cameron Schwab was the youngest CEO ever of an AFL club at 19 y.o. Cam will bring fresh insight into life inside and outside of professional sport.
Mark Peters
Commonwealth Games CEO
Mark was a former Australian Baseball player and former Executive Director of the Australian Sports Commission. A well respected leader in sport Mark is now heading up the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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