A pair of local tennis enthusiasts have collected £3,035 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice following a 12-hour endurance match at Riddlesden Tennis Club.
Adrian Firth and Matti Dent staged the dawn-to-dusk event on Saturday, September 12.
For Mr Firth, this marked his third successive year completing the gruelling fundraising challenge.
Despite rainfall throughout the day, players and spectators remained present for the duration of the marathon.
The gathering built upon the club’s prior charitable activities for the hospice.
Upon crossing the finish line, Mr Firth expressed that fatigue and soreness had set in.
Concerns had emerged beforehand regarding whether the conditions would deter participants from attending.
Mr Firth noted that despite pessimistic expectations about the weather, attendance exceeded anticipations and the encouragement proved invaluable.
The period between late morning and early evening presented the greatest difficulty for the duo.
According to Mr Firth, the backing provided by fellow club members sustained their efforts throughout the lengthy contest.
Mr Dent acknowledged that the combined contributions of everyone present had been fundamental to the event’s success.
Mr Dent stated that gratitude was extended to all individuals who took part, whether through playing or providing assistance, as their involvement had been instrumental in maintaining momentum, though the physical impact on their bodies had been considerable.
The contributions will support Manorlands’ services for individuals requiring care.
The hospice held particular significance for Mr Dent following the loss of his brother to cancer three years prior.