Betfred donate £33,000 to The Stroke Association following 2021 World Matchplay

The Stroke Association are set to receive a £33,000 donation from Betfred following the 2021 World Matchplay.

Alongside the action, the title sponsors were once again raising money for The Stroke Association with £50 per 180 hit alongside their Nine-Dart Charity Challenge.

The tournament featured a total of 301 180's over 31 games with Dimitri van den Bergh hitting the most persoanlly with 49 during his five games.

The nine-dart challenge saw £1 per point as players, media personalities, celebrities and officials at the tournament took part raising £7,000 in total for the cause. While Betfred added a further £10,000 to the total to give a total donation of £33,000.

"It's fantastic to see £33,000 being donated to The Stroke Association and Betfred's support for such a worthwhile charity will make a great difference," said PDC Chief Executive Matt Porter.

"The support of our players both on and off stage during the event has been brilliant and has added an extra dimension to a memorable week in Blackpool.

"The return of Rod Studd was another boost and we've all enjoyed hearing him back in the commentary box."