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Father donates classic tractor to raise money for hospital that saved son

A father is donating a classic 1991 Ford tractor to an auction to support the Cambridgeshire hospital where his son received a life-saving heart transplant.

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Michael Burdge is donating his classic 1991 Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee model tractor to raise funds for the Royal Papworth Hospital Charity, Agriland UK and Farmers Guide reported. The fundraising effort supports the Cambridgeshire hospital where his son received a life-saving heart transplant. [1][2]

The vehicle will be offered next month through a timed online sale hosted by auction house Cheffins, Agriland UK reported. The rare tractor is estimated to fetch between £25,000 and £30,000 at the auction. [1]

All proceeds from the sale will go towards the Royal Papworth Hospital Charity’s Brighter Spaces, Brighter Futures appeal, according to Agriland UK. The Royal Papworth Hospital is recognized as one of the leading heart and lung hospitals in the United Kingdom. [1]

Money raised from the auction will be used to help transform patient and family spaces at the medical facility, Agriland UK reported. [1]

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In short

  • Michael Burdge donated a classic 1991 Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee tractor to support a hospital charity.
  • The auction proceeds will benefit the Royal Papworth Hospital where his son underwent a life-saving heart transplant.
  • The tractor is estimated to bring between £25,000 and £30,000 in a timed online sale hosted by Cheffins.

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  1. [1]Father donates Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee to raise funds for hospital charityAgriland UK, 9d ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]Father sells rare Ford Silver Jubilee tractor for hospital that saved son’s lifeFarmers Guide, 10d ago

Background

  1. [3]Silver jubilee on Wikipedia
  2. [4]Lyndon B. Johnson on Wikipedia
  3. [5]Father of Two Intervenes and Fatally Shoots Oregon School Gunman HEROIC BREAKING NEWS, 9d ago
  4. [6]Toronto runner targets marathon record to support cancer foundation that saved him HEROIC BREAKING NEWS, 12d ago

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 6 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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