PRESS RELEASE Immediate Release | 2nd January 2014 To be held during Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sales, 7th – 11th January 2014 Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Supporting Charity Paris Turkington, 16 year old daughter of well-known Queensland thoroughbred breeder’s Gary and Phoebe Turkington of “Wattlebrae Stud”, Nobby, was seriously burnt in late August 2013, caused when accelerant was poured onto an open fire at a backyard party. Paris and her friend 15 year old Matthew (Matt) Richards, suffered third degrees burns as a result, Paris to sixty percent of her body, and Matthew to his chest, arms and legs. The Paris and Matt Charity Silent Auction has been brought about through the desire of a number of thoroughbred industry owners and breeders to raise funds for the ongoing rehabilitation for both Paris and Matt, and the important work of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Burns Unit. The Silent Auction will be conducted solely online, with some framed items displayed in the Magic Millions Sales Day Office at the Horse Sales Complex, Ascot Court, Bundall (Opposite the Gold Coast Racetrack), from Saturday 4th January 2014. The Online Silent Auction will open on Tuesday 7th January 2014, through until 9pm Saturday 11th January 2014, all items can be viewed and bid for online via (Items will go online on Tuesday Morning) http://parismattRBWH.quicksales.com.au/ Feature items include: Item 2: Saintly Racing Silks, framed & Signed by Bart Cummings and Darren Beadman Includes Jockey Silks and Cap with Five Images - Including Saintly winning the 1996 Melbourne Cup Item 4: 1980 Queensland State of Origin Training Jersey “The Legend Begins” Signed by Arthur Beetson, Colin Scott, Bred Backer, Mal Meninga, Chris Close, Kerry Boustead, Allan Smith, Greg Oliphant, Wally Lewis, Rod Ready, Rohan Hancock, Rod Morris, John Lang. Reserves: Norm Carr & Bruce Astill | Coach: John MacDonald Item 6: “Be a Rooster for the Day” Exclusive opportunity to be part of a behind the scenes experience at a Sydney Roosters home game. * Watch the NRL warm up session, walk down the tunnel to then take a seat in the player’s enclosure to catch all the NRL action behind the home bench. * Following the NRL match be treated to a post-match visit to the viewing room of the Roosters dressing sheds to meet some of your favourite players. Item 11: “Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring” Includes: 1.5 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Sapphire, 18k White Gold Ring 4 Claw Set with 5 GVS Princess Diamonds in each solder totalling 10 Stones This Fundraiser is conducted by the Paris & Matt Charity Auction Committee, in association with Magic Millions Sales Pty Limited, The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, The Glennie School, Quicksales.com and 3MMM Pty Ltd. At the request of Magic Millions Sales and Mr Gary Turkington, all funds will be donated equally to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Burns Unit, Paris Turkington Trust, and Matt Richards Trust. ENDS ENDS ENDS For Further information please contact: The Paris & Matt Charity Auction Committee, Ms Annie McDonald 3MMM Pty Ltd, MOB 0417 727 516 [email protected] The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Mr Peter Treseder, CEO RBWH, MOB 0438 593 274 Paris & Matt Charity Auction Committee President, Mr Chris Barham Treasurer, Mr Allan Gee Secretary, Ms Annie McDonald .