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John Higgins says: ‘ This is the perfect excuse for all cue sport fans to have a good session playing their favourite sport, whilst raising funds for children with disabilities. There are tables in so many places, so let's get our cues out and make the most of them for BIBIC.'

John Higgins, former World Champion and Vice President of national children’s charity BIBIC, is calling cue sport players across the UK to take part in this annual team fundraiser. Throughout October and November 2006, players of all abilities are encouraged to hold a marathon at their local snooker club, pool hall, social club, pool hall, pub, college, university or place of work. The winning team will receive tickets to The Masters 2007 where they will have a backstage tour and meet John Higgins (winner of The Masters 2006), who is currently ranked fourth in the world. They will also win two apartments to the Pontin’s Spring Festival of Snooker, including optional entry. Signed cues, merchandise and subscriptions to CueSport Magazine are on offer for other categories.

Teams of up to eight can play continuously in full marathons for 12 hours, or half and mini marathons can be run. Events can be tailored to best suit the teams – some may plan to have as much fun as possible, whilst others may hold a full scale competition. Participants can be sponsored for the number of points they score, frames they play, matches they win, hours they endure or for simply taking part. Also, what a great way to celebrate the start of the league season for all you keen snooker, pool or billiard players! The winning team is the one who raises the most funds for BIBIC overall; however, there are also prizes for the highest individual fundraiser and the best sports write up and photo.

John Higgins says: ‘ This is the perfect excuse for all cue sport fans to have a good session playing their favourite sport, whilst raising funds for children with disabilities. There are tables in so many places, so let’s get our cues out and make the most of them for BIBIC! ’

This event was launched in 1998 when John Higgins won the Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge in support of BIBIC – British Institute for Brain Injured Children. John’s prize money funded a state-of-the-art sensory room, which continues to help many children reach their full potential. To date, nearly £60,000 has been raised by marathon players. For enquiries or a registration pack that contains everything you need to run a great event, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01278 684060 or email fundraising@bibic.org.uk

As one of BIBIC’s major national fundraising events, this will also be a vehicle to highlight their work to a key target audience: predominantly males who are often fathers and grandfathers, and younger players who could be brothers or friends of a child who faces life with a disability. This event is also of course open to female players! BIBIC are grateful to World Snooker, Pontin’s and CueSport Magazine for their support.