12-hour badminton challenge for charity in Burgess Hill

By The Newsroom
Published 28th May 2014, 11:32 BST
Five of the group of 12 badminton players who are raising money for the British Heart FoundationFive of the group of 12 badminton players who are raising money for the British Heart Foundation
Five of the group of 12 badminton players who are raising money for the British Heart Foundation
Twelve badminton players have set themselves a gruelling challenge to play the sport continuously for 12 hours in Burgess Hill to raise funds and awareness for the British Heart Foundation.

The charity event will run on Saturday May 31 from 8.00am-8.00pm at The Triangle and Freedom Leisure is encouraging people to come to cheer on and sponsor the participants.

James Seaton, 48, from Burgess Hill, organised the event with the help of the Freedom Leisure team as he and the other participants all have, or have experienced, friends or family suffering with heart conditions.

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James said: “We’re looking forward to raising as much money as possible for the British Heart Foundation in support of our friends and families and the charity’s invaluable work.

“It’s a truly worthwhile cause and every pound we raise will really help so please donate.”

The players, who are all in their 30