Family and friends raise thousands in memory of young woman with ‘dart-a-thon’

The family and friends of a young woman who died after being diagnosed with breast cancer have raised thousands of pounds with a 12-hour dart-a-thon.

The event at Overton Recreational Club in May was held in memory of Lisa Owens who died earlier this year.

Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29 and bravely fought for seven years.

In memory of Lisa, Kevin Owens, her husband, and Lisa’s brother-in-law, Jonny Main, wanted to organise an event that was meaningful for their family.

Darts – a significant part of their family and the local Overton community – inspired the special fundraising event.

Fynely, Kevin, Kacey and Lisa Owens

Together they organised a 12-hour dart-a-thon, helping to raise £3,138.16 to support work of Nightingale House Hospice, which cared for Lisa.

Jonny, Lisa’s brother-in-law, said: “Lisa has two beautiful children, Kacey, 10, and Fynley, two, with her amazing husband Kevin, whom she was married to for 11 years. Family meant everything to her.

“Since I moved to the village in 2020, I started playing darts for the local team, Overton Recreational Club, for whom Lisa’s uncle and 3 cousins all play.

“We are all a very close family, so there was plenty of support on the day. Everyone who played was an important friend and family member of Lisa’s.”

Dart-a-thon winners

Thanking the family for their efforts fundraising for Nightingale House Hospice Chloe Deacon, Supporter Engagement Fundraiser, said: “We are utterly blown away by the amount of money this amazing family raised.

“The support they received from the Overton community has been incredible, showing just how loved and missed Lisa is.

“This family is so special, and they should be so proud of what they have achieved.

“They have enabled us to support future families going through one of the toughest times of their lives, and I hope they realise how much that means.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”