Thousands raised at Douglas Soapbox Race

Tuesday, 17 September 2019 at 06:16

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

Microgaming is thanking all those who took part in this years Douglas Soapbox Race which has raised thousands for a vital cause.

The company's PlayItForward initiative sponsored this years event in the Island capital which has helped to generate £2,600 for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Senior CSR Manager at Microgaming, Kate Moughtin, is thanking all those who took part in contributing to the cause as well as event organisers and marshals for making it happen.

3FM acted as media partner for the occasion which saw over 30 fearless kart drivers take to the entertaining course on Upper Church Street on August 31.

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