Gregan raises AUD34,200 for charity

Wallaby captain George Gregan's historic 102nd Test jersey has been sold for AUD34,200 (USD26,000), providing Westmead Children's Hospital with vital research funds.

Big bid: George Gregan

Gregan wore the jersey when he played South Africa this year to break David Campese's record as the most capped Wallaby. He decided last month to auction it to raise funds for the hospital that has helped treat his son Max.

"Greg Norman kicked off the auction with a AU$10,000 (US$7.600) bid, and since then the level of support has been outstanding, for which I am very grateful," Gregan said.

"It terms of milestones in my playing career, I am really proud to have earned my 102nd Test jersey. But I am more than happy to part with it if it means Westmead Children's Hospital can do more research into epilepsy and help more kids in the future."

The proud new owner of the jersey is Scott Gemmell who owns a recruitment company in Hong Kong.

Australian cyclist and Olympic gold medallist Brad McGee has been inspired by Gregan's fundraising efforts and has donated his famous 2004 Tour de France "Yellow Jersey" to further help the cause of epilepsy research.

"It is a wonderful gesture by a true champion," said Gregan, who received the jersey from McGee on Tuesday.

"The prized yellow jersey will be auctioned on www.lgm.com.au at the time of the next year's Tour de France."

George and Erica would like to acknowledge the Australian Rugby Union, the Australian PGA, Legends Genuine Memorabilia, SFX Golf, Greg Norman, all of the media, and their management company TEAM-Duet, for their roles in assisting to raise both significant funds and the awareness of epilepsy.