Mecca Bingo in Ellesmere Port has smashed its fundraising target by raising a massive £1,800 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The money raised will all go to help fund Marie Curie Nurses who care for terminally ill people in their own homes

The manager at the Mecca Bingo club, Gary Shanks commented: “It’s inspiring to see how generous people have been, especially given how difficult this year has been financially for many.

“Our success is without doubt down to the members of the team around me and to our customers.

“Everyone has been dedicated to doing their bit to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

“We just wouldn’t have achieved this without them.”

Siobhan Heffernan from Marie Curie Cancer Care added: “It’s great to see how seriously the Mecca Bingo team members and customers at the club have taken trying to reach their fundraising target.

“Some of the ideas they’ve had have been fantastic which has meant they’ve exceeded their target before the end of the year and I’m delighted to announce that Mecca Bingo will continue to support Marie Curie Cancer Care throughout 2011.

“Every £20 they’ve raised will help provide an hour of nursing care for terminally ill people.”

Mecca Bingo is aiming to raise £200,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care throughout 2010, which will fund 10,000 hours of home nursing care.