However, this green-baize snookerthon is not a bid by Hawkeridge teenager Ben Harrison (pictured) to finance his dreams of turning professional - but to help others less fortunate.

 

All monies pledged will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

The 18-year-old will break off at his home club, Player’s in Westbury, at noon on Friday, January 8, and continue playing non-stop until noon the next day.

 

“Macmillan has helped a lot of people close to me that have had cancer,” explained Ben. “It’s a great foundation.”

 

“I just want to give something back.”

 

Ben, who has already pocketed £450 towards his target, organised the event himself.

 

On the feeder tours for the professional circuit, Ben is currently fifth on the English Association of Snooker & Billiards (EASB) Pro-Ticket Tour and joint 52nd on the Pontin’s International Open Series.

 

He is also tenth on the EASB Premier Junior Tour, which is restricted to the country’s top-48 under-21s, and third on the Cuestars South of England Championship Tour.

 

Last April, Ben finished runner-up to former professional Michael White in the Lt Col Walter Rowley OBE Junior Star of the Future 16-20 age group at Pontin’s Prestatyn Sands Holiday Centre, North Wales.

 

To sponsor Ben, ring 07966 079436.

 

 

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