Kevin Phillips, Mike Tyson and Conor McGregor memorabilia up for grabs as Washington charity auction hopes to raise £40,000 for Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUF)

Car auction centre Manheim Washington is hoping to raise £40,000 for Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUF) by auctioning off more 100 items of memorabilia and other top prizes.

CHUF's mission is to make life better for children and young people who are born with or who develop heart conditions by providing lifelong support to them and their families.

The unit is based in Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, but helps children from around the region and beyond, providing care for those up to 18 years old who need medical or surgical help for conditions involving the heart, lungs and airways.

Some of the memorable items that will be up for grabs include: signed Kevin Phillips replica boots, signed Conor McGregor, Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury gloves, signed Neymar football boots, and the chance to watch Sunderland from an executive box at the Stadium of Light.

Other prizes on offer include weekend breaks, game consoles and the chance to drive a BMW M5 for the weekend.

Dozens of cars will also be on offer at bargain prices and Anthony Baker, general manager at Manheim Washington can’t wait for the big event.

He said: “Car dealerships have donated cars for us to sell for charity and I can’t thank them enough for their support.”

The Children’s Heart Unit Fund supports children who receive heart treatment at Freeman Hospital and their families by raising money for equipment, care, research and staff.

The fundraiser is also being supported by local musician 15 year old Tom ‘Mouse’ Smith, who has a rare heart condition – hypoplastic left heart syndrome - which has required major surgery and ongoing treatment.

The fundraiser has already reached £5000 of it’s £40,000 target after Jason Tate generously made a donation on behalf of Lookers Motor Group.

The Manheim Washington auction fundraiser will take place on Wednesday December 18 at 2pm.