A 12-hour darts marathon by six friends has garnered £2,400 for a nearby cancer care unit.

The fund-raising event took place at the Heacham Sports and Social Club where participants got to demonstrate their sharp-shooting skills.

Among the players were Duane and Debbie who have experienced the gruelling ordeal of cancer treatment first-hand at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Macmillan Unit and are currently in remission.

Their drive for this charity event was their shared passion to give back to the community and assist those receiving care.

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Laura Gowen, one of the participants, said: “The support from everyone in the local community both before and on the day was amazing and we couldn’t have done it without all of their support."

Aiswarya George, charge nurse in the Macmillan unit, said: "Their generous donation will make a real difference to our patients and their relatives, allowing them to feel more comfortable during a difficult time in their life.”

The money will be passed on to the QEHKL Charity, which supports projects, activities, and training within the hospital beyond what is covered by NHS funding.