Isle of Wight pirate treasure hunt raises nearly £2,000 for charity

A pirate-themed treasure hunt has raised nearly £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research. <i>(Image: Steve Usher)</i>
A pirate-themed treasure hunt has raised nearly £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research. (Image: Steve Usher)
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A pirate-themed treasure hunt on the Isle of Wight has raised nearly £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research.

The event was organised by Captain Steve Usher and his mainland crew, who toured the Island’s pubs and restaurants, entertaining families with a pirate treasure chest filled with eyepatches, moustaches, doubloons, and tattoos.

Captain Usher said: "Two grand is an amazing figure and speaks to the generosity of Islanders and others even in these tough economic times.

"The lads are welcomed wherever we go and would like to thank everyone who served them and all who donated."

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