Tim Southee auctions WTC final shirt for eight-year-old girl’s cancer treatment
Updated On: 30 June, 2021 08:11 AM IST | Auckland | PTI
The shirt is signed by the entire Black Caps squad. Southee, who played a crucial role in New Zealand`s eight-victory over India in the marquee clash last week, has placed the memorabilia to raise funds for eight-year-old Hollie Beattie, who was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma back in 2018.
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Tim Southee is auctioning off his World Test Championship playing shirt. He has placed this rare piece of sporting memorabillia on @TradeMe to help fund cancer treatment for 8-year-old Hollie Beattie.
New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee is auctioning a shirt he wore during the inaugural World Test Championship final to raise funds for the treatment of an eight-year-old diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The shirt is signed by the entire Black Caps squad. Southee, who played a crucial role in New Zealand`s eight-victory over India in the marquee clash last week, has placed the memorabilia to raise funds for eight-year-old Hollie Beattie, who was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma back in 2018.
The 32-year-old said he learnt about Beattie`s condition a couple of years ago and has been trying to help her ever since. "Hey guys, I am auctioning off one of my shirts from the @icc World Test Championship Final to support @hopeforhollie. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Beattie family," Southee wrote on his Instagram. "My family first learnt about Hollie`s story a couple of years ago through the cricket community and I have always been struck by the Beattie family`s perseverance, strength and positive attitude.
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