<p>New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee is auctioning a shirt he wore during the inaugural World Test Championship final to raise funds for the treatment of an eight-year-old diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.</p>.<p>The shirt is signed by the entire Black Caps squad.</p>.<p>Southee, who played a crucial role in New Zealand's eight-victory over India in the marquee clash last week, has placed the memorabilia to raise funds for eight-year-old Hollie Beattie, who was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma back in 2018.</p>.<p>The 32-year-old said he learnt about Beattie's condition a couple of years ago and has been trying to help her ever since.</p>.<p>"Hey guys, I am auctioning off one of my shirts from the @icc World Test Championship Final to support @hopeforhollie. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Beattie family," Southee wrote on his Instagram.</p>.<p>"My family first learnt about Hollie’s story a couple of years ago through the cricket community and I have always been struck by the Beattie family’s perseverance, strength and positive attitude.</p>.<p>"Since hearing that Hollie required more treatment I have been trying to find a way to support in some small way," he added.</p>.<p>Despite undergoing treatment for more than two years, Beattie is yet to recover from the disease. She is currently undergoing treatment in Spain.</p>.<p>"I am hopeful that this shirt can help contribute in someway to the Beattie family’s ongoing medical needs as Hollie continues to fight. As a parent my heart goes out to them as they battle on.</p>.<p>"Any bid big or small is greatly appreciated!" he added.</p>
<p>New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee is auctioning a shirt he wore during the inaugural World Test Championship final to raise funds for the treatment of an eight-year-old diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.</p>.<p>The shirt is signed by the entire Black Caps squad.</p>.<p>Southee, who played a crucial role in New Zealand's eight-victory over India in the marquee clash last week, has placed the memorabilia to raise funds for eight-year-old Hollie Beattie, who was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma back in 2018.</p>.<p>The 32-year-old said he learnt about Beattie's condition a couple of years ago and has been trying to help her ever since.</p>.<p>"Hey guys, I am auctioning off one of my shirts from the @icc World Test Championship Final to support @hopeforhollie. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Beattie family," Southee wrote on his Instagram.</p>.<p>"My family first learnt about Hollie’s story a couple of years ago through the cricket community and I have always been struck by the Beattie family’s perseverance, strength and positive attitude.</p>.<p>"Since hearing that Hollie required more treatment I have been trying to find a way to support in some small way," he added.</p>.<p>Despite undergoing treatment for more than two years, Beattie is yet to recover from the disease. She is currently undergoing treatment in Spain.</p>.<p>"I am hopeful that this shirt can help contribute in someway to the Beattie family’s ongoing medical needs as Hollie continues to fight. As a parent my heart goes out to them as they battle on.</p>.<p>"Any bid big or small is greatly appreciated!" he added.</p>