Everton pub hosts 24-hour darts match to raise money for multiple sclerosis charity
The Crown Inn raised more than £2,600 for the Lymington and New Forest Multiple Sclerosis Group
The Crown Inn fundraising event. PHOTO: The Crown Inn
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A pub in Everton, Hampshire, has raised more than £2,600 for the Lymington and New Forest Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Group, by hosting a 24-hour darts match.
The Crown Inn ran the event, alongside a raffle, cake and tabletop sale, and live music to fundraise for the charity, on February 25 and 26.
Licensee of the pub, Martin Hinkes, competed against different members of the local community each hour, with some of the darts matches being livestreamed on The Crown Inn’s Facebook page.
The locals also got involved in the raffle, with prizes including nights away in Morocco and Torquay.
The fundraising event saw MS ambassador and actor, Alun Armstrong, drop in through a video-link, congratulating Martin and The Crown Inn on their efforts of the event and for supporting the cause.
The Lymington and New Forest Group support individuals suffering from MS and their families.
The group brings people within the Lymington and New Forest community together, to connect and share their experiences of MS as well as offering a range of activities for everyone to get involved in.
Martin Hinkes, licensee of The Crown Inn, said: “The fundraising event was such a success, it exceeded all of our expectations. We love to support local charities and causes, and it is amazing to be able to fundraise for the Lymington and New Forest Multiple Sclerosis group, the work they do is incredible.
“Playing darts for 24 hours was tough towards the end but with the support from my team and the local community, we were able to raise a lot of money for the cause.
"It was really nice to see new and regular faces on the night getting involved in everything we had going on.
"Thank you to everyone who came along, participated and donated.”
To keep up to date with future fundraising at The Crown Inn, check out their Facebook page here.
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