Melton gamers raise nearly 5K for charity
Members of the Melton gaming community joined forces to raise thousands of pounds for charity.
They all gathered at Black Dragon Games, on Burton Street, to take part in a 24-hour gaming marathon.
The group raised nearly £5,000 for the charity, Reverse Rett, an organisation which works on treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder which affects about 1 in 10,000 girls.
Black Dragon Games owners Richard and Liz Foulston had special reason for choosing the cause because their daughter, 10-year-old Jennifer, was diagnosed with the condition at an early age.
Jennifer is fortunate enough to be at the more capable end of the Rett Syndrome spectrum – she can walk but not run, talk with a limited vocabulary and use her hands for tasks such as eating.
The company have thanked local businesses, More Coffee and K-Burger, for supporting the fundraiser by providing refreshments for the gamers.
Click HERE if you would still like to pledge money for the event.