Celebrity Auction brings bids flooding in for Sir Bobby Robson
A charity auction backed by Bill Nighy, Amanda Holden, Sir Alex Ferguson, Piers Morgan, Lorraine Kelly and David Walliams will draw to a close this weekend after raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for cancer services.
Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Auction has already seen thousands of bids flood in and raised over 100 thousand pounds in memory of England football coach, Sir Bobby Robson who died of cancer in 2009.
Bill Nighy, known for his performances in Love Actually and Pirates of the Carribean, has offered to have a face-to-face lunch with whoever offers the highest bid when the auction closes this Sunday at 7pm.
Also up for grabs is a tour round Lorraine Kelly’s studio, tickets to the JLS Goodbye concert, a set of David Walliams bestselling children’s books and tickets to the hit program Britain’s Got Talent with Amanda Holden.
The auction has had support from sell-out music festivals Latitude, Reading and Cornbury with tickets to all three 2014 festivals also helping to raise cash.
I am delighted to contribute to the Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Charity Auction and help raise £1million for cancer services. Sir Bobby was renowned for his passion and positivity, qualities that went well beyond the football field and inspired people across the country. I encourage people to donate an auction item or to get bidding in this wonderful auction. Together we can make a difference, – Amanda Holden, who’s donated Britain’s Got Talent Tickets
With the auction drawing to a close this Sunday 27th October, organisers are urging people across the country to get involved now.
Proudly backed by headline supporter BT Sport, Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough will raise crucial funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and cancer services within two Suffolk Hospitals.
Top showbiz auction items so far:
Amanda Holden
One lucky fan will win a pair of VIP tickets to the hit programme, Britain’s Got Talent 2014 and enjoy a meet and greet with Amanda Holden.
Incredible JLS Goodbye Tour Package
Sixteen guests will enjoy a JLS concert in a suite on Sunday 22 December 2013 at the O2 Arena with hospitality.
Lunch with Bill Nighy
One lucky bidder win a lunch with one of Britain’s greatest actors, Bill Nighy at a central London restaurant. Donated by Bill Nighy
Lorraine Kelly
A wonderful opportunity for two people to enjoy a studio tour of the ‘Lorraine’ show with Lorraine Kelly herself.
Piers Morgan Life Stories
This unique experience allows two people VIP tickets to an ITV Piers Morgan’s Life Stories recording in London with incredible Green Room Access. Donated by Piers Morgan
Gazza’s shirt
One lucky bidder will walk away with Paul Gascoigne’s pre-World Cup Italia ‘90s training game shirt. After a game against Tunisia, England hotshot, Gazza dug out his England 19 shirt from the bottom of his kit bag and gave it to Giacomo Malvermi, Sir Bobby’s Italia ’90 translator. Donated by Giacomo Malvermi
David Walliams’ Children’s Books
British comedian, actor, author and national treasure, David Walliams has donated a signed set of his own children’s books.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona with Kieron Dyer
One lucky football fan will win flights, accommodation and tickets to see the Real Madrid v Barcelona game in the Bernabeu Stadium as former England midfielder, Kieron Dyer’s special guest.
Talk tactics with AVB
The opportunity for two people to visit the Tottenham Hotspur’s new training centre, to watch training and then have lunch with Andre Villas-Boas. Donated by Andre Villas-Boas
Spin bowl with Swanny
Join England professional cricketer Graeme Swann for a one-on-one personal bowling session at Lords Cricket Ground. Donated by Graeme Swann
Shinji Kagawa’s Signed Boots
This is your chance to own a pair of signed football boots from Shinji Kagawa. Personally presented to the winning bidder with a photo to capture the moment at Manchester United Carrington Road Training Ground. Donated by Shinji Kagawa
Play celebrity golf in Portugal
Play golf with the stars in the annual charity tournament in memory of Sir Bobby in Portugal. Includes two celebrity dinners. Donated by Roger Eastoe
Ride with Mary King
Two people will experience a full day with one of Britain’s most prolific gold medallist equestrians, Mary King. Donated by Mary King
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