"When the NRL began the Women in League round in 2010, I thought it was a great initiative but wanted the money raised to go into the local community," she told the Tribune.

"So I rang the NRL and asked if we could give it to our local Can Assist branch instead because we wanted to help our own friends and family."

Forlonge, whose mother passed away with cancer 14 years ago, took it upon herself to do the heavy lifting.

"I did most of it myself, I just found that I got a lot more done when I put the blinkers on and focused on the task," she said.

By carrying around the money tins at the designated fixtures she believes she has raised more than $10,000 over the four years, including approximately $3,500 this year.

"I'm not sure how much exactly that's irrelevant, it was just about raising as much as we could."

The introduction of pink jerseys in 2015 saw fundraising efforts lift considerably, while also increasing awareness.

"The bright pink jerseys were a great addition, and we auctioned them off. The response from the community since the fundraising started has been great."

Forlonge will finish up this year, as she no longer has sons playing in the Yass minor rugby league but she has made sure the fundraising will continue, with the club signing a five-year contract with jersey suppliers Fi-ta, which will include a batch of pink jumpers annually.