Sportsbet's annual Try July campaign returns in 2023 as players across the game unveil their try-scoring celebrations to help raise funds for a special part of the rugby league family.
For every try celebration in July this year – featuring four rounds of NRL, two rounds of NRLW and the third State of Origin fixture – Sportsbet will donate $5,000 to the recovery efforts of Nathan Stapleton and Daniel Anderson.
A former Sharks fullback, Stapleton lost feeling below the neck after a country rugby match in regional NSW last year while Anderson was involved in a body surfing accident on the NSW Central Coast which has also left him with a long road to recovery.
Launched in 2020, the Try July campaign initially raised $85,000 for the Men of League Foundation before reaching new heights in 2021 – raising $265,000 for the Family of League's Mose Masoe appeal to support the injured footballer.
In 2022, a further $275,000 was raised for the Red Cross to support the Tonga Recovery as well as NSW and QLD floods appeals – taking the total beyond $620,000 with the next goal of approaching the million-dollar mark in 2023.
With 39 games in total set to showcase elaborate try-scoring feats this year, make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the best celebrations from your favourite players in helping raise much-needed funds for those doing it tough.