Charity steer raises vital funds for Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

The steer raised $20,000 and was sold to Chris Norris, Auction Exchange, Brisbane.

The Angus steer, 608kg, was prepared by Presbyterian Ladies College, Armidale, and had measurements of 9mm on the rib and 13mm on the rump.

He had been on grain for 140 days.

For buyer Mr Norris, the purchase was sentimental with it being 20 years since he won the national Young Auctioneer title.

"I just had the idea that I was going to buy some steers for some clients, and then I thought well, maybe not, maybe I'll just participate in the Victor Chang part of the sale," he sale.

"I thought why not you know the industry has been great to me... I thought if you are going to donate to a charity why not get involved in the one at the Sydney Royal."

Mr Norris said he was glad to support the Institute.

"What better cause to throw a bit of money behind it and make a little contribution," he said.

The meat from the steer will be sold at Tim Perram's butchery Hunter Valley Premium Meats.

Over the last 25 years the auction has raised more than $500,000 for the institute, with the research helping people like eight-year-old Sophie Stasinowsky, and her family Ben, Samantha and Summer.

Sophie was born with a heart condition and underwent surgery when she was six-days-old.

"It's been a long road to this point with challenges and complications along the way but Sophie continues to fight with the team at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute," Schute Bell Badgery Lumby agent Todd Clark said.

"Sophie is now enjoying going to school and riding a customised bike."

The steer was auctioned by Schute Bell Badgery Lumby, with Harrison Cummins, Goulburn, taking bids.