DISABLED darts is to be added to the activities on offer at a Help for Heroes recovery centre thanks to a donation from one of its beneficiaries.

Army veteran Tony Pass has Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - an incurable disease that has left him with only 67 per cent lung function.

The former Corporal of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has to carry a supply of oxygen around with him wherever he goes - but that didn’t stop him visiting scores of businesses in the region asking for donations for a raffle that he organised in aid of Phoenix House, in Catterick Garrison.

As a darts fan Mr Pass wanted to enable other wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans to enjoy his favourite sport through the provision of a special dart unit at the centre.

The Wildfire 137 is approved by the World Darts Federation and comprises of a lightweight dart frame with a rotating backboard so that the height of the playing area can be quickly and easily altered, according to the needs of the player.

The equipment, which cost around £350, means seated people can compete equally.

Mr Pass, 45, from Brompton-on-Swale, said: “I love darts – whether I am playing in my local league, Richmond and Catterick Darts, dressing up as ‘Bully’ at events on the circuit or travelling around the country watching professional tournaments.

“I hope my donation to Phoenix House will enable others to enjoy my passion, and aim to run training sessions there and also organise fun competition nights for all who wish to take part.”

As part of this aim Mr Pass even wrote to Prince Harry – a known darts fan – to ask if the sport can be included in the next Invictus Games, and received a reply commending him on his fundraising achievements.