Sandy Roberts is an icon in Australian media broadcasting, having commentated on more than 1,000 AFL Games, 11 Olympics and many more sporting events across 40+ years. His calls and his iconic voice are synonymous with some of the biggest moments in sport.
In May 2022, after retiring from his long career, Sandy was diagnosed with myeloma. He, like many, had never heard of the disease. Sandy’s wife Carolyn went into research mode and eventually found her way to Myeloma Australia connecting, by the phone to one of their fifteen, specialist myeloma nurses. Through this experience Sandy came forward and offered his support to Myeloma Australia to become an ambassador and to use his profile to raise awareness.
This is now his Greatest Call. A call for more awareness, more investment, more support and to ultimately find a cure for myeloma which resulted in the lunch on the 3rd of March.
Jeff Browne the Collingwood president revealed in October 23 that he has been diagnosed with myeloma, so the knowledge and profile of myeloma is increasing steadily.
In support on the day were Jennifer Keyte, Bruce McAvaney, Eddie McGuire, and Brian Roberts. A very funny panel discussion.
A Very Full House!
All in All, a great event and fantastic to see Myeloma getting some publicity and funding which hopefully leads to a cure. Thank you to the Camberwell Rotary members for supporting Adrian.