My Mum, Your Dad stars join charity night to raise thousands for New Cross Hospital children's ward

A successful charity night attended by two local reality TV stars has raised thousands for charity and seen some very special prizes handed out.

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Andy Pearce and his daughter Issy - who featured in the popular ITV show My Mum, Your Dad - were among the guests at the charity night, which was held at The Rainbow pub in Coven last Thursday.

The night was a huge success, with participants raising more than £4,000 for new equipment for the children's ward at New Cross Hospital.

Mark Hands, one of the organisers of the charity night, with Andy and Issy Pearce from ITV's My Mum Your Dad.

For £5 a head guests received a meal and entry to the quiz, with the winning team awarded a £40 voucher to spend at The Rainbow's bar.

Mark Hands, one of the organisers of the event, says the cause is close to his heart. He was diagnosed with a rare blood condition in 2022 and commended the Wolverhampton hospital for the care he received.

"Stephen Cooper and myself have been raising money for several years, roping our friends and family to each event." Mark said.

"Last year we raised money for a little boy with cancer and the previous year a little girl who required treatment in America.

"This time one of my friend’s daughters was recently in the children's ward at New Cross and he could see the televisions and other items were in need of replacement. Stephen and I set about raising funds to improve the environment for the children being treated on the ward.

"New Cross is close to my heart. The care I’ve received has been tremendous and saved my life."

Some of the prizes up for grabs included signed Wolves memorabilia

Mark and Stephen also organised a darts night and pool tournament at the same venue to raise money for the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

Mark added: "The quiz night was a tremendous success, as were the darts and pool tournaments also held. We set a target of £2,500 and the total raised came in at £4,500."

ITV's Andy donated some special prizes that were up for grabs on the night.

He said: "Mark asked me and Issy to enter a team so we participated, and I gave some signed Wolves memorabilia as a couple of pieces for the auction."

The winning team, Mr Fish, was named after a new mobile fish van owned by Jenson Shore and George Hague (left). They made a large donation to the charity. — The winning team, Mr Fish, was named after a new mobile fish van owned by Jenson Shore and George Hague (left). They made a large donation to the charity

Some of the other prizes included VIP Olly Murs concert tickets donated by a Love & Liquor staff member, Johnny, who is also the pop star's backing singer; a framed signed Matheus Cunha Wolves shirt donated by Stephen Cooper of C & S Home and Garden Maintenance; and a £50 voucher supplied by Elle's Angels.

Donations are still being accepted and can be made at www.justgiving.com/page/mark-hands-1732720729336.