A Spalding darts league has raised £1,500 for a prostate cancer charity through a fundraising competition supported by players, sponsors, donors and raffle ticket buyers.
The money was raised by the JMC Spalding & District Darts League at the Spalding Darts Open, which was held at Spalding Services Club. The event combined the league’s darts competition with an appeal for donations towards prostate cancer support.
How the total was raised
Sponsors, donations and raffle tickets all helped towards the final £1,500 total. The supplied report does not give a separate figure for each of those fundraising streams, but says they collectively contributed to the amount raised.
The league secretary was among those thanked for supporting the event and helping with the competition. No further details about the secretary’s role or the individual contributions are provided in the report.
The fundraising result gives the local darts league a community role beyond its competition fixtures. Supporters at the Spalding Darts Open helped produce a donation for a prostate cancer charity while also backing an event organised by the JMC Spalding & District Darts League.
Chairman’s message to men over 50
League chairman Ian Tilley thanked everyone who supported the fundraiser. The report also says that Mr Tilley has prostate cancer and is receiving treatment.
“A big shout out for men over 50 years old. Please, please ask for a PSA blood test to get checked out. One blood test could get an early diagnosis.”
His message was directed specifically at men aged over 50 and encouraged them to ask about a PSA blood test. The appeal was included alongside the fundraising announcement and formed part of the event’s wider health message.
The charity benefiting from the collection is not named in the supplied report. The report also does not state the date of the Spalding Darts Open itself.
The fundraising news was published by The Spalding and South Holland Voice on September 9, 2026, under its community, darts and fundraising coverage.