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YARRA Valley Mountain District Football League will be kicking goals for the CFA throughout its Division 1 and 2 competitions this Saturday.
The league is hosting a CFA Round to raise money for local fire brigades including Buxton, Narbethong, Alexandra, Belgrave, Selby, Gembrook, Macclesfield, Sassafras and Ferny Creek, Emerald, Glenburn, Hoddles Creek, Yarra Junction, Little Yarra (Powelltown), Upwey, Wandin, Warburton, Wesburn Millgrove, Hillcrest, Mt Evelyn, Yellingbo, Gruyere and Seville.
Initiated by the Macclesfield CFA Fundraising Group, members Bernie Blair and Fiona Spencer said the event was a great community partnership that would net funds for Yarra Valley brigades.
The pair said brigades relied on fundraising events to continue providing its services to the community.
As part of the CFA Round, brigades will attend Division 1 and 2 games.
"As well as tin rattling we are planning other activities such as the CFA player of the match at all games and CFA appliances will also be on display," Mr Blair said. "It's a great opportunity for people to not only have a great day out with family or friends supporting local footy, but to support local brigades and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect lives and property in their communities."
YVMDFL chief executive Stephen Walter said the initiative was a wonderful partnership for both organisations, which delivered a quality service to its communities.