THE Strikers’ star players won’t be the only ones in the limelight at their Big Bash League season opener at Adelaide Oval on Friday night. They will be joined on the field by some special helpers from Novita Children’s Services, including head coach Jason (“Dizzy”) Gillespie’s nephews Alex, 14, and Hudson, 10.
The brothers, who will be joined by sister Ada, 12, will help form a guard of honour for the players before each inning. Alex has autism spectrum disorder, while Hudson lives with cerebral palsy.
Their mother, Tina Gillespie, said they were “very excited” about their roles. \
Dizzy said the Strikers were “delighted” to be working with Novita for the second year.
“It’s also very close to my family,” he said.
“The support Novita provide my brother’s family with Hudson’s condition is just incredible and as a family we can’t thank them enough for everything they do.
“The Strikers think it’s important for all kids to have access to sport and Novita go a long way in achieving this.”
Novita will also collect donations at the game.
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