BLACKBURN Rovers soccer star Lee Carsley was accepted a cheque on behalf of Blackburn Queen's Park Hospital special care baby unit after staff at a Blackburn bar raised £100 for charity.

Workers at the Piano Cafe in Northgate organised a raffle and donated tips.

Bar owner Clare Boyce handed over the cash to the midfielder at a special presentation evening.

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