Shane Warne auctions off baggy green for bushfire relief, joins sport stars raising funds
5 years ago

Shane Warne auctions off baggy green for bushfire relief, joins sport stars raising funds

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Shane Warne has joined Australia's bushfire fundraising drive, putting his prized baggy green up for auction. Key points: Cricket fans and memorabilia collectors have until Friday night to put in a winning bid for Shane Warne's baggy green Warne is among a host of Australian sports stars past and present to announce bushfire fundraising measures A number of cricketers are donating money based on how many sixes they hit or wickets they claim in the Big Bash Cricket fans have a chance to bid on Warne's Test cap until Friday night, with all proceeds to be donated to the Australian Red Cross to help those affected by fires around the country. Warne, who joins Ash Barty, Daniel Ricciardo and many others on a long list of high-profile members of Australia's sporting community to announce fundraising measures, suggested it was the least he could do. Packer makes pledge, Celeste Barber's fundraiser passes $40 million An online fundraiser launched by Australian comedian Celeste Barber has now passed the $40 million mark for bushfire victims and firefighters.

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Bushfire donations likely won't cover repair bill, St Vincent de Paul chief says
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire donations likely won't cover repair bill, St Vincent de Paul chief says

ABC  

The more than $250 million donated to charities for bushfire relief in recent weeks is "probably not enough" to repair the damage caused by blazes across the country, the head of a major Australian charity has said. Key points: St Vincent de Paul Society chief executive Jack De Groot said the amount of money given to help those affected had …

The ITF and Grand Slams donate more than £300,000 to the Australian Bushfire relief efforts
4 years, 11 months ago

The ITF and Grand Slams donate more than £300,000 to the Australian Bushfire relief efforts

Daily Mail  

The International Tennis Federation, Wimbledon, and the US and French Opens have donated more than £300,000 to the Australian Bushfire relief efforts. 'The worldwide tennis community has come together in support of all those affected by the bushfires across many parts of Australia,' said ITF president David Haggerty in a statement. 'This donation will support the Red Cross teams who …

Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting to captain star-studded teams in bushfire fundraiser game
4 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting to captain star-studded teams in bushfire fundraiser game

India TV News  

Australian cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will captain star-studded teams in a one-off Bushfire fundraiser match, to be played on February 8. Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday that an all-star T20 match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Big Bash League final. Spin great Warne congratulated Cricket Australia for the initiative and hoped to raise enough …

Serena donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal
4 years, 11 months ago

Serena donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal

The Hindu  

A signed dress worn by Serena Williams at her first tournament of the year is being auctioned off to raise funds for firefighters tackling Australia’s unprecedented bushfire emergency. It’s literally devastating for me and I’m sure a lot of other people feel the same way.” Her outfit, listed as “a bespoke Nike dress made specifically for Serena”, was worn by …

Australia legend Shane Warne's 'baggy green' cap sale raises $692666 for bushfire victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia legend Shane Warne's 'baggy green' cap sale raises $692666 for bushfire victims

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Warne, 50, is one of many local and international athletes to support the fundraising for bushfire victims Australian cricketer Shane Warne’s prized “baggy green” cap raised more than A$1 million on Friday for bushfire relief efforts after the former leg-spinner donated it for auction. Warne, 50, is one of many local and international athletes to support the fundraising for bushfire …

Shane Warne’s cap raises Aus$1m for bushfire appeal
4 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne’s cap raises Aus$1m for bushfire appeal

The Hindu  

Cricket star Shane Warne’s “baggy green” cap sold at auction for more than Aus$1 million Friday, with all funds going to help victims of bushfires raging in Australia. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vyVcA7NfGs — Shane Warne January 9, 2020 “Thank you so much to everyone that placed a bid & a huge Thank you/ congrats to the successful bidder - …

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief
5 years ago

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief

ABC  

The Australian bushfires have caused devastation across the nation due to both their ferocity and sheer scale but they've also brought out the best in people around the world, with many digging deep to help those affected. Donations for bushfire relief are approaching the $200 million mark after mining magnate Andrew Forrest announced he was tipping in $70 million in …

Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green and vest to raise money for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green and vest to raise money for bushfire victims

India TV News  

Australian fast bowling great Jeff Thomson has decided to auction his precious 'Baggy Green' cap and cricket vest to raise funds for the victims of the ongoing bushfire crisis in the country. Thomson played in an era where Australia's Test cricketers were given a cap at the start of every series or tour, rather than the one cap each cricketer …

James Packer donates $5MILLION to bushfire victims and 'truly inspiring' firefighters
5 years ago

James Packer donates $5MILLION to bushfire victims and 'truly inspiring' firefighters

Daily Mail  

James Packer has pledged $5million to firefighters and wildlife organisations as Australia's devastating bushfire season continues. Billionaire James Packer has pledged $5million to firefighters and wildlife organisations months after he donated to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Horrific images of firefighters in Australia - such as East Gippsland - inspired Packer to donate the money 'My family and …

Australia legend Shane Warne to auction his baggy green cap to raise money for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Australia legend Shane Warne to auction his baggy green cap to raise money for bushfire victims

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Shane Warne has joined a growing list of Australian cricketers, who are raising money for the bushfire victims. Sydney: Spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said he has decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the devastating bushfire victims of Australia. “I hope my baggy green can raise some significant funds to help all those people …

Merivale boss Justin Hemmes donates $500K to bushfire appeal
5 years ago

Merivale boss Justin Hemmes donates $500K to bushfire appeal

Daily Mail  

Billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes has echoed the voices of dozens of local and international celebrities urging much-needed donations for the bushfire appeal. Merivale boss Justin Hemmes says he will be donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Service as they continue to battle the bushfires raging the country Justin, who was officially recognised as a billionaire last year, shard the …

Australia's cricketing legend Shane Warne auctions his prized baggy green cap for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Australia's cricketing legend Shane Warne auctions his prized baggy green cap for bushfire victims

Daily Mail  

Shane Warne will auction his famous Baggy Green cricket cap in aid of the ongoing bushfire relief efforts. Good on ya, Warnie: Shane Warne will auction his famous Baggy Green cricket cap in aid of the ongoing bushfire relief efforts As one of the most successful bowlers in Test history, it's estimated the item will sell for a high six-figure …

Fires ease in NSW and Victoria as communities hope for reprieve
5 years ago

Fires ease in NSW and Victoria as communities hope for reprieve

ABC  

Shane Warne has put his prized baggy green Test cap up for auction to raise money for the Red Cross bushfire appeal. "So I’ve decided the baggy green that I wore through my 145 test career - I liked to wear my floppy white hat a lot as well - but we always wore this on the first session of …

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts
5 years ago

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts

The Hindu  

The raging bushfires, a merciless indication of the consequences of climate change, have crippled Australia. https://t.co/fkq6zVuAR1pic.twitter.com/44mBvGOGN6 — cricket.com.au January 2, 2020 Spin legend Shane Warne also decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the victims. — ATPCup January 2, 2020 World No.1 Ashleigh Barty announced that she would donate her entire prize money earned at the …

Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and other athletes to aid wildfire victims in Australia
5 years ago

Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and other athletes to aid wildfire victims in Australia

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A host of tennis and cricket stars led by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn have pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating money for every ace or six they hit. #servingupsomehelp https://t.co/eIwIH0xTXT — John Millman January 2, 2020 For every ACE I serve over the Aussie summer I’ll donate $200 to the bushfire relief to help raise …

Lynn, Maxwell and Short to donate for every six they hit in ongoing BBL to bushfire appeal
5 years ago

Lynn, Maxwell and Short to donate for every six they hit in ongoing BBL to bushfire appeal

India TV News  

Australia big hitters Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and D'Arcy Short pledged to donate a hefty amount of money for every six they hit in the ongoing Big Bash League to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. Among the cricketers, Lynn was the first one to take the initiative that he will donate 250 Australian Dollar for every six he hits in …

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