ONE of Timothy O’Brien’s greatest loves has reached out to help the murdered schoolboy’s family.
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New Age Wrestling will donate proceeds from tonight’s Ballarat show to Timothy’s grieving mother, stepfather and sister.
Timothy, 14, died on January 5 after an alleged altercation at a house in Scarsdale. Two Ballarat men have since been charged with his murder.
New Age Wrestling manager Joe Spiteri said he had lost a son at just six months old and wanted to help the family out.
“I know how hard it is as a parent to lose a loved one,” Mr Spiteri said.
Timothy, who had autism, attended a New Age Wrestling show in Ballarat last June and met his favourite wrestler Sketch, who is also autistic and hearing impaired.
“He was a mad wrestling fan. I met him on the night and he just loved the show.
“His mother asked for a few of the wrestlers to have their photos taken with him.”
Today, $1 from all tickets sold will be donated to Timothy’s family, along with all the proceeds from a raffle, with goods donated by Ballarat businesses.
A minute’s silence will also be held.
The show will take place at Ken Kay Stadium from 7pm, with Timothy’s family also attending as guests of New Age Wrestling.
