21/11/2024
Statement from the Beaumaris Football Club in regards to the passing today of Bianca Jones. 21/11/2024
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of former Beaumaris Football Club junior Bianca Jones.
Bianca’s brave fight ended today in the loving embrace of family in Thailand.
The Beaumaris Football Club extends its deepest sympathy to Michelle and Mark Jones and their extended family at this traumatic time.
Our football community has been built upon the values of togetherness, care, compassion, and mateship. In this dark hour, we come together to remember and grieve for a fellow Shark – a young girl, Bianca, taken too soon but who will be forever in our hearts.
Bianca was a much-loved player during her time playing for the Sharks. Bianca joined the Sharks in 2021 in our evolving girls Under 16’s and continued into 2022 where she was an integral part of the premiership-winning BFC U18s Girls team.
Relatively new to footy, but keen to follow in dad Mark’s footsteps, Bianca’s main attributes were her speed and agility. More importantly, she quickly bonded with her teammates due to her spirited efforts to improve herself as a player and her vivacious, sparkling personality that lifted the team on cold training nights and matchday.
Bianca’s infectious charm and tenacity made her a fondly regarded teammate and friend. Her smile, exuberance, and happy nature made her a delight to be around.
The Jones and Bowles families take great comfort from the overwhelming amount of Club and Australia-wide support there has been for Bianca and Holly. We will shortly announce a GoFundMe assistance program for the families of both girls. Whilst we have all felt largely helpless here in Australia, wouldn’t it be special if the Aussie spirit can at least relieve the families of the financial burden this situation has caused both families?
VALE BIANCA
Bianca’s fellow premiership player teammate, bestie, and travel companion Holly Bowles is still fighting for her life. We continue to send all the positive Sharks energy we can muster to Holly, Shaun, and Sam Bowles as Holly continues her valiant fight.
Fins up,
Nick Heath
President
Beaumaris Football Club