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McKinnon starts Knights job
Alex McKinnon commenced his role with the Newcastle Knights at the Wests Mayfield office on Tuesday. “After returning to Newcastle last week, it is great to be starting my new role with the Knights,” McKinnon said. “My role will b...
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Update from Alex McKinnon - 10 months
Update from Alex McKinnon - January 14, 2015 I remain on the Gold Coast, where I have been for approximately three months as I continue rehabilitation at Making Strides. I am in the final stages of my current rehabilitation progr...
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NRL Legends game
The AA4A Committee will hold an NRL Legends Game Day event at McKinnon Field, Aberdeen on Saturday November 8 with all proceeds going to the Rise For Alex Fund. The Aberdeen community has formed a committee in affiliation with Abe...
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Aberdeen’s All For Alex (AA4A) fundraising event
The Aberdeen community has formed a committee in affiliation with Aberdeen Rugby League Football Club called 'Aberdeen’s All For Alex (AA4A)' to enable funds to be raised for Alex McKinnon’s rehabilitation and ongoing care. Born i...
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Download 'Alex - Day by Day' song now
'Alex - Day by Day', a song dedicated to Alex McKinnon, written and performed by Darryl Bowen, a family friend of Alex from his hometown of Aberdeen is available to purchase now on iTunes and google play for $1.19. All proceeds of...
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RiseForAlex auction a success
The RiseForAlex Charity Auction has come to an end raising an incredible $53,575 for the RiseForAlex Fund, which offers support to Alex McKinnon to provide him with ongoing financial and medical support. The RiseForAlex Round drew...
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Community rises for Alex
The Rugby League community has risen for Knights forward Alex McKinnon, raising more than $1.4 million to date to support Alex’s on-going rehabilitation and care. A total of 147,201 fans attended matches during round 19 of the Tel...
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New items added to RiseForAlex Auction
The RiseForAlex Round drew a phenomenal response from the NRL community with stars’ throughout the game pledging their support to Alex McKinnon by donating items worn during the round, which are now available at the RiseForAlex Ch...
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Alex: A day I will never forget
It was a memorable return to Newcastle and Hunter Stadium for Alex McKinnon on the RiseForAlex weekend. “It was great to get back to Newcastle over the weekend… I was really happy to see my teammates and to be in that environm...
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Bennett praises game's support
An emotional and grateful Wayne Bennett has praised the rugby league community for its unprecedented support of injured Knight Alex McKinnon, admitting he has never been prouder to be associated with the game. Speaking afte...
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RiseForAlex Charity Auction
Thanks to generous donations from Mick Fanning, Johnathon Thurston, artist Matteo Charles and others we are excited to hold this charity auction to raise funds for Alex McKinnon through the RiseForAlex Fund. The RiseForAlex Fu...
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The Wiggles release special song for RiseForAlex
The Wiggles love of Rugby League has extended beyond the field with the children’s music group recording their own song for this weekend’s RiseForAlex round. Incorporating dance moves from Bulldogs and Wests Tigers players includi...
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Footy Show Rises For Alex
The Newcastle Entertainment Centre was a buzz with more than 5000 people who turned out to the RiseForAlex Footy Show that had featured a true local flavour with appearances from Newcastle identities Paul 'The Chief' Harragon, And...
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Sony launches Alex (Day by Day)
Sony Music has today released ‘Alex - Day by Day’ a song dedicated to Alex McKinnon, written and performed by Darryl Bowen, a family friend of Alex from his home town of Aberdeen. When the tight knit community from Aberdeen was ro...
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Mason: McKinnon will be a pioneer
As one of the game's most colourful characters, Willie Mason has always enjoyed an open relationship with scribe and supporter alike. This frankness was on display in spades at the launch of RiseForAlex Round on Monday morning w...
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How you can #RiseForAlex
In a show of solidarity, all NRL clubs have chosen to support the RiseForAlex Fund in both Rounds 19 and 20, enabling the fans to make donations by purchasing a RiseForAlex wristband which will be sold at venues across this weeke...
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McKinnon excited to return home
We've always known Alex McKinnon is a special person but this was as inspirational as it gets. Sitting before a packed media conference at Sydney's ANZ Stadium on Monday morning to launch RiseForAlex Round, McKinnon couldn't ...
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McKinnon launches his Round
On Monday morning Alex McKinnon, with the support of his coach Wayne Bennett and teammates Willie Mason, Darius Boyd, Korbin Sims and Dane Gagai, spoke about this week’s RiseForAlex Round. It was an emotional occasion for the 22...
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NRL Community RiseForAlex
Holden State of Origin captains Paul Gallen and Cameron Smith have taken the rare step of putting aside State rivalries to join forces for Alex McKinnon’s fundraising campaign. Known for their fierce on-field competition, the cap...
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Alex McKinnon - 3.5 Months
Alex McKinnon is set to embark on the next stage of his recovery, departing the Royal North Shore Hospital for a spinal rehabilitation centre. Recently Alex has had better use of his thumb and index finger on his right hand, which...
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Alex's 8-week Update
The Newcastle Knights spoke to Alex McKinnon for an update on his recovery, eight weeks after he suffered a spinal injury in Melbourne. Alex has reasonable movement in his upper limbs but as yet still no fine motor control use of ...
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Knights re-sign Alex McKinnon
The Newcastle Knights today announced it would extend Alex McKinnon’s player contract beyond 31 October this year. The Club and McKinnon were in the midst of finalising a contract extension prior to the young forward’s injury in r...
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NRL Pledges 'job for life' for Alex McKinnon
The NRL today unveiled plans for a “job for life” for injured Newcastle player Alex McKinnon. And a special Foundation will be set up to raise funds for Alex, starting with a “Rise for Alex” round of the Telstra Premiership from 1...
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Alex's 4-Week Update
The Newcastle Knights provide an update on Alex McKinnon’s progress since suffering a spinal injury just over a month ago. From hospital, Alex talks about his recovery and his rehabilitation schedule. He also expressed his appreci...
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Injury Update: Alex McKinnon
WEDNESDAY 21/05: Alex McKinnon provides a video update on his recovery, eight weeks after his injury. CLICK HERE to watch his update. WEDNESDAY 30/04: Knights re-sign Alex McKinnon, CLICK HERE for the full details. FRIDAY 25/0...
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Alex McKinnon is a great kid who’s more like my son, writes Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett
I WANT to tell you about Alex McKinnon, one of the best kids you’ve never met. Because the hardest thing right now is busting to do something for Alex and his family, and the realisation you can’t … this lonely feeling of helple...