OUR TEAM

WE'VE RAISED
$9,491
OF $150,000 GOAL

WE'VE LOGGED
1397.62km
of 1900KM GOAL
Support our challenge to leave MS behind!
The 2023 Flag isn’t the only thing Essendon Captain Zach Merritt has set his sights on: He wants to make MS a thing of the past.
Zach says, “I’m taking part in The May 50K this year to support my mother who has suffered from MS for 30 years.”
“The May 50K means a lot to me personally, growing up with my mum suffering from MS I understand the need for resources to help her out.”
Support Merrett & Mates Tackle MS in The May 50K to raise funds for life-changing research into multiple sclerosis.
MS strikes young people in the prime of their lives. The average age of diagnosis is only 30 years old, and there is no known cure.
Please make a donation and support us to leave MS where it belongs, behind us.
Your donation will support research into the prevention, treatment and finding a cure for multiple sclerosis to change lives.
Thank you
Thank you to our Sponsors

$500
Mcgrath Family

$318
Mick & Raelene Arundell

$250
Barbara Breslin

$212
Omp Sports

$212
Melina Tologata

$212
Michael Luscombe
You have my support Zach and Cathy. Trust this all helps find a cure in due course.

$184
Efc Longest Kick Comp

$135
Sue And Col Heath
Go Coz!!

$135
Kate Hyam-hobden
Go Coz!

$135
Merrett
Great work Zach⭐️

$135
Alisa Conlan
Great work Zach. My son Tom, just started playing at East this season and met your mum last Saturday. I wish her all the very best! Alisa

$135
Melissa & Chloe Green
Your Mum is so proud of you, a wonderful, down to earth woman. Let’s find a cure for MS.

$135
Brett Morris
All the very best to you and your mum.

$135
Tracey & Chris Harty
Hi Zach we are great friends of The Henry's and have met your beautiful Mum on many occasions, also going on the Comedy Cruise with them. She certainly has faced some major health concerns but still has that beautiful smile on her face. She once told me "there are people who are worse off than me" so that shows what a remarkable lady she is. Happy to donate to this cause.

$114
Sherrie Krampel
You're an inspirational leader and absolute legend. My boys Jacob and Noah talk all the time about the time they had their dream come true and got to have a kick with you at the park. Jakey wears number 7 on his amateur footy jumper! Very happy to support you in this great cause.

$108
Greg And Leanne Mcquinn
Well done Zac..a wonderful cause and beautiful way to show your support for your amazing Mum …she is such an inspiration ❣️

$106
Anonymous

$106
The Efc Ladies Social Group
The EFC Ladies Social Committee from Windy Hill would like to donate to your fundraiser. Good luck for the rest of the season and well done Zach!

$106
Clare Kirby

$106
Robyn Couch

$106
Rix Grandchildren
Cathy is a inspiration to us all x

$106
Miles_road
For my Amber, your Mum and all those living with MS. A truly worthy cause.

$106
James Comben
I’ve just recently been diagnosed myself. Thanks for supporting MS research. Go bombers 🔴⚫️

$100
Anonymous

$100
Ameet Bains

$100
Sharon Houghton
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

$100
Jo & Noah
Well done Clare!! Thanks for supporting such a great cause. Keep going, one step at a time :)

$100
Hayden Stanton
Love what you are doing for mum mate, always in your camp on and off field The Stanton’s xxx

$100
Gwenda Muller
Cathy Merrett a absolute inspiration.. A beautiful soul and a big heart. Happy to.suppprt you Zach . 50km . You got this .

$100
Dorothy Kirby

$84
Sylas Merrett
Superstar cuz

$70
Tammy Radford

$68
Gina Coad

$68
Clare Kirby

$68
Dan Sculley

$68
Susanna Fichera
Good luck. It’s so amazing…your mum would be so proud

$68
Ness_c
Go Coz!

$68
Zachary Merrett

$68
Vin Garner
Great work Zach⭐️

$68
Em Rouse
Good on you Amelia! ❤️

$68
Warwick Rouse
Good on you Amelia

$68
Tracey Davis
Well done Zach. You’ve got a beautiful heart and family 🥰

$68
Mum Parker
You go honey!!

$68
Carly Brown

$68
Anita Watt
Good on you Amelia ❤️

$68
Bambi Vagg

$68
Lisa Pacher
Great work Coz and team! ❤️

$68
Wayne Henry
Great stuff mate

$68
Graeme
I’ve got two kids and my wife with MS Zach. Well done for supporting the cause.

$68
Mark Lanham
Good on you lunch buddy

$68
Paul Oxenbould
Well done Zach, let’s kiss this goodbye!

$68
Kayne Chadwick
Awesome work Zach, I have family members with MS and Cystic fibrosis. My friends lost their little girl Charlotte to a rare form of cancer. It’s great to see people from all walks of life supporting new lifesaving treatments for those affected.

$68
Caroline Monzon
Proud of you Coz!! You're an inspiration.

$68
Anonymous

$65
Greg Lochhead
Best wishes to all the family Zach. Hope it goes well. Cheers, The Lochhead’s

$64
Max O'reilly
well done leanne

$64
Jonny Walker
Great work Coz

$53
Jan-maree Birch
Go the Bombers, great cause to support

$53
Linda Elliott

$53
Tracey Hanlon
Good luck Coz :)

$53
Marlene Rouse
Your Mum is amazing. May a cure be found. Lots love Aunty Marlene

$53
Shirl & Browny

$53
Rosie
You go girl your a ⭐️

$53
Bec Browning
What an amazing way to support your mum. Truly she is one of the most special people on this earth and I’m lucky to call her my friend. X

$53
Karen Doyle

$53
Baker Jenny
Good luck Coz

$53
Linda Barlow

$53
Jack Lynch

$53
Gary Stevenson
👍

$53
Cath Lightfoot

$53
Majella Garner

$53
David And Kathy Roff
Go for it

$53
Bronwyn Lynch
Well done Zach. I’m sure your mum will be real proud of you.

$53
Vicki Pearson

$53
Madi Cronin

$51
Kate
Keep up the great work Coz, your on track for a win!!

$50
Jonathan Wong

$50
Kristy Thomson
Well done Clare!

$50
Michelle Osborne

$50
Audra And Phil
Good on you x

$50
Paula Riggs

$50
Nicole Jamieson
Go Coz!!!

$50
Rebecca Knowles
You are awesome Coz. A cause close to my heart.

$50
Craig Vozzo
Good luck Coz and Team EFC!

$50
Loretta Buchhorn
You’ve so got this, Gavin!

$45
Anonymous

$40
Jason Gambrell
Don't forget to walk.

$39
Bws Shepparton East
donation box at bws shepparton east.. :)

$38
Angelique Gouvielos

$38
Joanne Doonan

$38
Reece Power
Love ya work Zach ❤️🖤

$38
Kerry Burgio
Good luck xxx

$38
Tracey Mckenzie
Well done Zach. Your mum is the most inspiring person I know

$38
Claire Kennewell
We wish your mum, and am family and all of those in the MS community, all the best. This is great that you’re doing this!

$38
Mia Busch
Luv this and you x

$38
Maureen Meredith
Thank you for always helping others

$38
Will Carter
Great initiative - go Cathy and Coz

$38
Gc
Go Joey!!! ❤️🖤

$38
Jodie The Roadie
Great work Zach 😀

$38
Diane Trask
Cathy is such an inspiration to many. As you are for helping to raise money and to help find a cure.

$38
Shilo
Good Luck Coz ❤️

$38
Sam Harper
Good on you mate, looking forward too catching up Cathy!

$38
Emily B

$38
Rushton Rachael
You got this....!

$37
Mason
You are a genuinely amazing role model and an important voice for the advocacy of women which is greatly appreciated. Thank you! I hope your mum stays well. X

$37
Conor
Well done mate

$37
Lauren Gledhill

$36
Sandra Taylor

$36
Kevin Parker

$36
Janice Legg

$32
Effie
Coz you are amazing.

$32
Maxine De Graaff
So proud of you beautiful girl. Uncle Mike and Aunty Maxi. Xx

$30
Mariska Grimshaw

$30
Wonthaggi Ladies Pool Competion.
Thank you Jeni, Michelle and Sue from Ladies Pool Competition.

$25
Cormac O'neill

$21
Keely Price
Lets hope to find a cure soon🫶🫶

$21
Sarah Artist

$21
Peter Holden
Small donation for a fellow Elwoodian! GO BOMBERS!

$21
Peter Slocomb

$21
Ronda
Best of luck with the challenge Coz!

$21
Loretta O'dwyer
Good on ya Coz 👏 wa!

$21
Emma Meissner
You’re amazing Coz!

$21
Melinda O'keefe
Go Coz!

$21
Jack
Old man has recently been diagnosed with MS. love your work mate. Good dons!

$21
Mint Agency Australia

$21
Damon Didcott
Best wishes with the challenege!

$21
Julie Gray
Well done Zach - keep up the great work!!

$21
Joan Hartley
Good Luck Zach. Best Wishes to you and your mum.

$21
Rebecca Janman

$21
Amanda S

$21
Alice Whitehead
❤️❤️❤️

$21
Lara
You’ve got this 💪

$20
Lou
I wish it was more Clare, but it’s sent with love and hope for a cure 💖

$20
Taylah Johnson
So proud of you Zach, you are such an incredible person on and off the field. Keep it up legend! 🖤❤️🖤❤️

$20
Sarah Kirby
Awesome work Aunty Clare :-)

$20
Jessica Patterson

$20
Cint
So proud of you lans, you’re going to smash it! 💪🏻 Lots of love cint 🩵

$16
Shirley Oliver

$16
Megan
Go Leanne!! Keep smashing your goals!

$15
Pete Wilson

$11
Kimberly Moore

$11
Cassandra Rose
Go get ‘em!

$11
Anonymous
Great causrv

$11
Plane Thanakorn

$10
Efc Longest Kick Comp

$10
Mark Legg

$9
Facebook Donation

$9
Facebook Donation

$6
Anonymous
Love you, you are amazing!!

$5
Anonymous
Our Achievements










Our Organisation Teams
Our Team Members

Zach Merrett
$3,732

Coz Habben
$1,298

Clare Kirby
$794

Amelia Rouse
$563

Joanne Doonan
$373

Jullia Bidois
$330

Gavin Cator
$308

Janice Legg
$260

Leanne cocomazzo
$199

Gina Ambrose
$157

Alannah Janman
$73

Tammy Radford
$70

Rhiannon Elizabeth Irons
$59

Jack Lynch
$53

Kim Moore
$11

Adrian Crawford

Alex Kater

Benjamin Borrelli

Bridget O’Connell

Caleb Stubbs

Cheryl Rehbein

Gabrielle Bithell

Jake Stringer

Jason Gambrell

Jess Patterson

Josh Mcvean

Jye Milne

Leah Spargo

Shanae Gething

Sensational initiative Zach! Best of luck… and always best wishes to your beautiful mum.