A STUMP from Scotland historic win over England in one-day match is to be auctioned to help support research into a cure for Motor Neurone Disease.
England, world's top-ranked one-day cricket side were stunned by Scotland in Edinburgh last week aftergoing down by six runs to lose to the Auld Enemy for the first time
George Munsey, who scored 55 runs in the match, has donated a stump from the famous win to be auctioned in support of the Gordon's Fightback campaign, raising funds for MND Scotland.
The online auction coincides with a fundraising dinner being held to celebrate the life and legacy of MND campaigner Gordon Aikman who died of the terminal neurological condition in February 2017.
The Gordon’s Fightback Dinner is being held on June 21 (World MND Day) in Edinburgh. The event will have a live performance from Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross and a live auction will be announced by Scottish rugby legends Doddie Weir - who himself has MND - and Scott Hastings.
MND Scotland chairman Lawrence Cowan, said: “Not only is this a chance for people to own a piece of Scottish sporting history, but it’s a chance to help us make MND history.
“I can’t thank George enough for his generosity in donating the stump. It will make such a difference in supporting our efforts to fund a cure for MND.
“In Scotland, there is a research revolution happening in MND – and it is made possible by people’s generous donations. MND Scotland funded research is opening up new leads in our efforts to understand the disease and find new treatments.
“Bidding for items like this will help us in our work to bring drug trials to Scotland and support cutting edge research into a cure. So, get online, get bidding and get behind cutting edge MND research.”
The stump, will be signed by Scotland cricketers George Munsey and Preston Mommsen.
Other online auction items include a boomerang signed by all 12 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here stars from the 2017 series and an incredible painting by broadcaster Andrew Marr from one of his upcoming art exhibitions.
Mr Munsey said: “However much I prize this momento of an amazing, historic day, it would be an even greater prize if it’s auction helped to find a cure for MND.
“I hope someone will dig as deep as we did to win it!!”
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