A BASINGSTOKE teenager raised thousands of pounds for a charity by playing non-stop snooker for 12 hours. 

Mason Wilson, 18, took part in the unique challenge and raised £2,426 for Marie Curie, which provides care and support to people living with a terminal illness and those close to them. His target was to raise £1,500.

The budding snooker player from Fletcher Close undertook his challenge at The Crucible Sports and Social Club in Newbury.

Mason said Marie Curie is a charity close to his heart, as his grandfather died following a battle with cancer - the fundraiser was in his memory.

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Mason said he recently lost his great nanny Phylis Millar, who always donated money to Marie Curie.

After completing the fundraiser, He said: “Firstly I would like to say a massive thank you to every single one of you that supported me in my charity event. I would especially like to thank Crucible Sports and Social Club in Newbury and their staff for supporting me and cheering me on all day and for allowing me to have the table all day and all evening.

“I chose the Marie Curie charity event as it is close to me and my family’s heart. My great grandad, uncle Spot and uncle Ian passed away due to cancer. My great nan always donated money all year round for as long as I can remember to Marie Curie and I wanted to carry it on in remembrance of her.

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“I hope I made you proud Nanny, in what I had achieved and the amount I raised. I’m so heartbroken as I can’t share my success with you or hear you say well done, but I will see you for the last time Monday while I carry you down the aisle. Love you always.”

Mason completed a similar fundraiser last year to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support at The Academy Basingstoke and raised £1,236.

“This year I raised £926 more than my target, and I’m really grateful for everyone’s support,” Mason added.