No more Community Cup?

This news just in via a media release from St Kilda Sacred Heart Mission:

Thursday 13 March 2008

For immediate release

Sacred Heart Mission’s Community Cup comes to an end

After 14 years, the Sacred Heart Mission has decided to no longer hold its annual Community Cup.

In recent years, an increased number of people have been attending the event and the amount of infrastructure and logistics required to support the Cup have increased dramatically. This has meant the costs to run the event have become unsustainable.

“The Cup is also a huge investment in staff and volunteers’ time. We feel unable to continue this and to dedicate the necessary resources without detracting from our service delivery to people who are homeless,” said Michael Perusco, CEO Sacred Heart Mission.

The Community Cup has enjoyed great success over the years and the Sacred Heart Mission would like to say a huge thank you to all the individuals, community organisations, businesses, sporting groups, government bodies, volunteers and members of the community for their extraordinary support.

Sacred Heart Mission still has a range of exciting events that help to raise money and keep our doors open. Our events will continue to embrace the community and celebrate St Kilda and the important work of the Mission.

Is this truly the end? Stay tuned, footy fans...