A FOOTBALL team is hoping to raise money for a children's charity with a 24-hour rowing machine relay.
Fighting Cocks Football Club, from Middleton St George, near Darlington, are holding the event in aid of the TFM/Magic Radio Make a Child Smile campaign.
The Sunday league team will row for 24 hours over the bank holiday weekend, August 23 and 25, at the Fighting Cocks pub. Team mascot Cocky Bear will also take part.
A rowing machine has been provided by David Lloyd Racquet and Fitness Club, at Teesside Park, Stockton. Energy supplier npower has promised to match the total raised up to £1,000, and donated a signed Middlesbrough FC shirt to be raffled.
The relay starts on Sunday, August 24, at 6pm. Anyone wishing to make donations can contact Paul Teasdale, c/o The Fighting Cocks. Cheques should be made payable to Make a Child Smile.
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