PUPILS at a Hartlepool school are auctioning football memorabilia to help raise money for a classmate suffering from a degenerative eye disease.
The 15-year-old pupil of St Hild's C of E School, who is not being named, suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, which could result in him losing his eyesight.
At present, his sight is severely limited and his ambition is to swim with dolphins before it deteriorates further.
To help raise cash for the trip, the school is auctioning a Newcastle United shirt signed by all the players and a signed Manchester United football.
Bidders can make offers by post or phone from June 23, with the last bid accepted at 3pm on June 27.
Bids can be sent to Suzanne Sotheran, assistant learning support unit manager, St Hild's, King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB, or call her on (01429) 273041.
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