Quotes from Minister for Major Events Natasha Fyles:
“It’s been a record-breaking season for Million Dollar Fish, and here we are today handing over three massive cheques to the competition’s official charity partners, Cancer Council NT, Darwin Star Ball supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation and Shoreline.
“The Northern Territory Government is proud to support Million Dollar Fish because we know the benefits it brings to our community, and we look forward to supporting another successful iteration of the competition later this year.”
Quotes from SportsBet External Affairs Manager Brad Fanning:
“SportsBet couldn’t be happier to be giving away these to these charities following an extremely successful Season 7 of Million Dollar Fish.
“This is the largest sum of money we’ve ever given away to charities in one season, and we look forward to seeing Shoreline, Cancer Council NT and the Darwin Star Ball supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation continue their fantastic work in the local community.”
Quotes from Shoreline Patron Matthew Hayden AM:
“Congratulations to all winners of Million Dollar Fish Season 7, an initiative I have proudly supported since conception. A huge thank you on behalf of the Shoreline Foundation to all winners who generously chose us as their charity. The donations will go directly towards maritime training for Top End Indigenous youth.”
Quotes from Cancer Council NT CEO Tanya Izod:
“Million Dollar Fish has been fantastic with a total donation of $5,000 to Cancer Council NT this season. These funds have assisted to fund the fuel needed for our Transport to Treatment program and our nurse led clinics to provide counselling and support for patients.”
Quotes from Starlight Children’s Foundation CEO Louise Baxter:
“We are so grateful to be a part of this extremely successful Million Dollar Fish season. Community support is needed now more than ever to help Starlight bring happiness to sick kids.”
Quotes from Girls Gone Fishin Founder, Sammie Wigg:
“Girls Gone Fishin’ is so excited to have the support of SportsBet and the NT Government for our 2022 event with the out of season offer to pay $1,000 to the first angler who lands any seasons MDF red-tagged fish.
“This, along with the knowledge there are 8 Million Dollar Fish in play, has added another level of excitement for our 175 keen female anglers who are officially on the countdown to the most highly-anticipated weekend on their fishing calendars. We are hoping the fishing gods are on our side and that we have a millionaire in the making fishing on the mighty Daly next weekend.”
