STEPHEN Milne will be heading up a gold coin fundraiser this Friday night to raise money for a good friend who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Milne is running a charity cricket match to raise funds for former tennis player Andrew Florent.
The 42-year-old who won three doubles titles and once reached a world doubles ranking of 13 was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Milne came to know Florent through junior football circles as their sons play in the same local team.
The cricket match will be held at Beaumaris to raise money for the Florent family as they battle his illness.
Milne has roped in current and former teammates Nick Dal Santo, James Gwilt, Stewart Loewe and Steven Baker to take part in the game on Friday, while former Hawthorn champion Shane Crawford and tennis stars Wayne Arthur and Richard Fromberg will also be involved.
WHEN: Beaumaris Cricket Club, Banksia Reserve, 68 Oak Avenue, Beaumaris.
WHEN: Gates open 5pm for a 6pm start on Friday, February 8.
