Chad Robinson's former NRL clubs rally around his family

CHAD Robinson’s former NRL clubs Parramatta and the Sydney Roosters have rallied around his family following the former rugby league player’s tragic death last month.

The clubs have established an education fund to help Robinson’s two children Kiara and Cooper with their schooling.

The Eels and Roosters have united in their efforts to help the Robinson family and will work together on specific fundraising and awareness efforts in the lead-up to their round 10 game.

Ex-teammate and Eels under-20s coach Luke Burt said it was important the rugby league community supported the Robinson family.

“Chad was a good friend to many of us and we want to make sure Kiara and Cooper know they have a wider family who want to help and support them,” Burt said.

Robinson’s funeral will take place at Parramatta Marist High School on Tuesday from 10am.

The 36-year-old former NRL player’s body was found in Kenthurst weeks after going missing.

Roosters board member and former teammate Luke Ricketson welcomed the chance to help in the establishment of an education fund for Chad’s children, Kiara, 15, and Cooper, 10, who attend school in the Hills District.

“The loss of Chad has certainly been felt by everyone at the Roosters and Eels, as well as the broader rugby league community, and this is one small way we can help his family, especially Kiara and Cooper, at this very difficult time,” Ricketson said.

To donate: www.gofundme.com/hdd-robbo-family-fundraiser

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Replies

Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown January 5, 2017 at 8:03pm

Well done to the clubs.
Ron January 5, 2017 at 8:09pm

Eels press release

Roosters press release
The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 2:45am

This is a good initiative and all , but I just can't help think if I was to pass away , who would help my family ? Would parra help me out ? Being a 2nd generation eels member over 20 years of loyalty to my beloved eels , but would they help my family ???
- Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 5:42am
  
  Ahhhhh and there we have it.....the story of the have's and have not's.
- Tin Tim > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 7:48am
  
  Wow, how did you turn this into your story?
- The Offside Eel > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 7:56am
  
  Why whould they honestly what a strange thing to gripe about.
- Wylie J Medmark > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 9:17am
  
  Surely you regret this post Kng ooN! This is about two young kids being left behind after the tragic passing of their father. It's nobody's job but yours to set your family up for when you go.
- Ron > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 9:18am
  
  Idiot.
- The Eeel > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 9:42am
  
  you're a disgrace to the human race.
- GeeBeeYou > The royal OON January 6, 2017 at 10:02am
  
  Wow..........you take the cake for self-centredness........
  
  You need to hand in your Parra membership. We don't need flogs like you supporting our club.