While playing rugby for Merewether Carlton against Maitland at Lorn Park on the 6th June 1987 in a collapsed maul Noel Burt ended up a C4-5 Quadriplegic.

Noel has spent the last 35 years confined to a wheelchair and his home. His dream is to be able to explore Newcastle once again in his own vehicle. We are raising money to purchase a Kia Carnival to be converted for wheelchair access for Noel.

Any donation big or small will help in getting Noel out of the house and exploring our great city.

You can make a tax deductible donation via our fundraising page on the ASF website here or by scanning the QR code on the graphic or on our social media channels.

We are holding a fundraising event for Noel Burt with a few tickets left, if you are interested in purchasinng a ticket please email to digital@merewethercarlton.com.au or for more information click here.

By donating, you confirm that your gift is made unconditionally to the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) for the Noel ‘Cheeky’ Burt Fundraising Appeal project and you agree to the ASF’s Terms and Conditions.