**BREAKING NEWS: Daly Cherry-Evans Donates Entire \$12.9 Million to Combat Homelessness**
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Canberra Raiders superstar Daly Cherry-Evans has donated his entire \$12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to fund a major homeless shelter initiative. The contribution will support the development of 150 transitional housing units and provide 300 shelter beds for vulnerable Australians.
“I’ve seen the effects of homelessness firsthand growing up,” Cherry-Evans said in a heartfelt statement. “I knew that if I was ever in a position to help, I would. This is about giving people a second chance—dignity, safety, and a place to call home.”
The project, set to begin construction later this year, will include wraparound services such as mental health support, job training, and addiction recovery programs. Advocates have hailed the move as one of the largest personal contributions to homelessness in Australian sports history.
Cherry-Evans’ donation has sparked a wave of public admiration and calls for others in professional sports and business to follow suit. “He’s not just a champion on the field—he’s a leader off it,” said one community organizer.
The initiative is expected to provide vital support for hundreds of individuals struggling with housing insecurity acros
s the ACT.
