Darts marathon helps Healing The Wounds
The proceeds of a gruelling 12-hour darts marathon at an Ammanford pub have gone to Healing The Wounds and the charity’s work to fund treatment of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in Wales. The marathon was staged at the Coopers Arms Pub in Bettws. Ewen Mcloughlin and Clive Bowles, one of the organisers of the event, presented a cheque for £454.25 to Healing The Wounds charity secretary Carol Richards. Organisers Clive and Jean Bowles have plans for another darts marathon later in the year – but this time they plan to play non-stop for 24 hours! Carol Richards, co-founder of Healing The Wounds, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the public and the tenacity of people who organise events such as this. “A 12-hour darts marathon is not as easy as it sounds! Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who took part - and good luck for the next darts marathon!” The Healing The Wounds charity was set up in January 2010 to help provide PTSD treatment for members of the armed for...