AN anonymous £250 donation boosted a weekend charity event's proceeds to £1,000.

Jack and Lilian Chamberlain organised a rounder tournament involving 16 local teams at Astley Bridge Cricket Club.

Jack wanted to raise as much as possible for research at Manchester Royal Infirmary into Myeloma, a form of leukaemia.

The day was a great success, played in glorious sunshine, in the best spirit, with Fishpool from Bury beating Hatfield A in the final.

A large raffle and auction boosted funds to £750.

But, said Jack, a supporter of Bolton rounders - who wants to remain anonymous - offered to make up the figure to £1,000. "We were absolutely overwhelmed by this wonderful gesture," he said.

"It was a great day, and we're glad that it raised so much for Myeloma research."

At the end of the tournament, a cheque was presented to Ken and Irene Coward on behalf of the charity.

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