YOUNG leukaemia sufferer Jake Scott inspired regulars at the Ellenshaw Arms in Darwen to raise money in his name.

A sponsored football match at Darwen Leisure Centre, brought in £650 for the Leukaemia Research Fund.

Elly Vets lost 19-1 to Elly Lads. The players signed their ball and presented it to Jake after the game.

Jake, four, of Ratcliffe Street, Darwen, is in remission and having chemotherapy at home.

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