Sailor Shows Support through Sport

Media Release
20 March 2013

Sailor Shows Support through Sport

A large-scale auction of sporting memorabilia is Navy sailor Warrant Officer (WO) Mick O’Carroll’s way of raising money on behalf of the NZ Fallen Heroes Trust.

A Naval sailor for over 40 years, Warrant Officer Mick O’Carroll has personally masterminded a vast collection of sporting memorabilia, appealing to a wide audience of sports fans.

The sporting goods will be auctioned online through Trade Me over the period 21-28 March. All proceeds will go to the NZ Fallen Heroes Trust.

“Items have both national and international appeal and significance“ says WO O’Carroll. “The collection of bats, balls, photographs, and clothing includes regional, national and international sporting organisations – many of whom have signed their items.”

“Sports fans can bid on a 2013-2014 Maori All Blacks jersey or a life-sized poster of Nick Willis from the Beijing Olympics. A framed Real Madrid pennant sits alongside several ARL jerseys. Or perhaps a Glasgow Celtic football jersey takes your fancy? What about the home strip of the NZ Warriors, or paraphernalia from Team NZ Yachting?”

WO O’Carroll is the epitome of commitment to service, after 40 years serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy and the Royal Navy.

He personally approached sporting organisations worldwide, with a view to hosting an auction fundraising for the NZ Fallen Heroes Trust. WO O’Carroll’s enthusiasm and energy in this initiative have resulted in a significant collection of items to go under the hammer.

“I wanted our Navy to help support the Fallen Heroes Trust because it is a great cause and helps support our people. The auction has just grown from there.”

“Our people are our most important asset,” says WO O’Carroll, “alongside our Army and Air Force colleagues, sailors perform roles where we may put ourselves at risk.

“This trust acknowledges the support of our family and friends, who make up a significant part of our Defence community and enable us to do our job well.

What: Large scale auction of sporting memorabilia

When: 21-28 March, with auction timings staggered

Where: Online, via www.trademe.co.nz

Why: Raising money on behalf of the NZ Fallen Heroes Trust

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