TENNIS players in Bracknell have helped raise £1,800 for a charity which has helped one of their own.

Members of Binfield Tennis Association fundraisers for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) after a player was diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease.

Club member, John Pascoe, and his wife Claire have received support from CLDF ever since their 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the rare and incurable disease, biliary atresia.

Isabella had to have three life changing operations in the first year of her life.

John said: "It was a huge shock to us as new parents to be given news which would change our lives forever.

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"Children’s Liver Disease Foundation were there with information and support when we needed them most and they continue to support Isabella through her teenage years.

“Like all small charities, CLDF’s fundraising was severely affected by the pandemic so this year, the time seemed right to see if we at Binfield could support them with a charity tennis day."

Members of the tennis club and local businesses pitched in to show their support.

John added: "I’m delighted to have been able to give something back to a charity which means so much to me and my family.”

Alison Taylor, Chief Executive of Children’s Liver Disease Foundation commented: “CLDF is the only UK charity dedicated to fighting all childhood liver diseases, by providing information and emotional support, funds for research and a voice for all those affected. We rely on voluntary donations, so this year more than ever, we hugely appreciate the donation from Binfield Tennis Association.”