Young sports club members raised almost $800 in just two weeks for a family charity.

Dandy Town Youth Academy raised the money for Family Centre and presented the organisation with a check for $784 yesterday.

According to DTYA’s youth co-ordinator, Shawnette Perott, the charity was an obvious choice for the club to give to this year.

“They service families, and we have a few families [within our club] who have probably been there or have used their services and the families are grateful for them.”

Family Centre’s relationship development director, Thania Redman, said: “The donation was quite a big number and we are so very thankful for the support.

“The money will go towards sustaining our key programmes for our children, teens and families.”

Anyone who wants to donate to the charity, which provides mental health services to youth and adults, as well as several outreach programmes, can click here.