GENEROUS pantomime fans in Darlington have raised thousands of pounds for children with terminal illnesses.

Audiences at every performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Darlington's Civic Theatre have donated cash for The Willow Foundation, which provides new opportunities for ill children and respite time for their carers.

Pantomime stars Linda Lusardi and Sam Kane accepted a cheque for more than £5,000 on behalf of the foundation. This year's panto has been the most successful ever at the Civic Theatre.