Emergency workers in fundraising match

Emergency service units from across the State will take to the footy field in Woy Woy this week in support of the burns unit at Gosford and Westmead Children's Hospitals.

The Central Coast Triple 0 Cup will be held at Woy Woy Oval from 9am on Friday, August 22.

The Cup has attracted 30 teams from Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle Fire Brigades as well as from the Ambulance Service, NSW Police and Broken Bay Water Police.

A raffle and sports memorabilia auction will be held from 12pm to raise money for the burns unit.

The auction will feature a number of rugby league and union jerseys including South Sydney Sydney Rabbits, Parramatta Eels, West's Tigers, Cronulla Sharks and the Wallabies.

Other sports memorabilia to be auctioned off include a signed and framed Adam Gilchrist keepers glove, Star Wars cast photo and a signed and framed Sir Donald Bradman mini bat and card.

Umina Fire Station officer Mr Bill MacLean said the auction would be a great opportunity for sports memorabilia collectors to come and make a bid.

"The station is hoping to raise as much money as possible on the day, with all proceeds going to the burns unit at Westmead Children's Hospital and Gosford Hospital," Mr MacLean said.

"This will be the sixth year that firefighters from the NSW Fire Brigade have run this event on the Central Coast in its commitment to the treatment and rehabilitation of sick children.

"We are looking forward to a fun day and encourage everybody to come along and support a good cause."

Press Release, 2 Aug 2008 Bill MacLean, NSW Fire Brigade