Marie Curie Announced as Official Charity Partner of World Seniors Snooker Championship

World Seniors Snooker (WSS) is delighted to announce Marie Curie as an official charity partner during the 2025 JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity with over 75 years of experience. They provide expert end of life care at home and in hospices as well as leading research and campaigning for better end of life for all.

The JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship will take place at the Crucible Theatre on 7-11 May and will feature legends of the sport including Jimmy ‘The Whirlwind’ White and Ken ‘The Darling of Dublin’ Doherty.

For the duration of the event, Marie Curie will have a stand in the venue where there will be the opportunity to purchased limited edition signed snooker balls, with all proceeds going directly to the charity.

There will also be an initiative which will allow anyone to help raise vital funds for the charity by donating for each yellow potted during the Championship.

WSS Director Rohit Sagoo said: “We are immensely proud to announce Marie Curie as our official charity partner for the World Seniors Snooker Championship. Having personally supported Marie Curie’s work for several years, this partnership marks a fantastic opportunity to help Marie Curie’s incredible work, providing essential care and support to individuals and families facing terminal illness.”

“We are delighted that Marie Curie will have a dedicated stand at the Crucible Theatre this year where fans and supporters can donate and purchase unique, limited yellow snooker balls signed by some of snooker’s greatest legends, with all proceeds directly benefiting Marie Curie”

“We believe that everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and personalised support that reflects what is most important to them. The yellow ball initiative symbolises our commitment to this mission and allows everyone to get involved in raising vital funds and awareness for Marie Curie’s life-changing services.”

Rebecca Bramley, Community Fundraiser at Marie Curie said: “We are thrilled to be the charity partner for the World Seniors Snooker Championship this year, and we’re so grateful the team share our mission to make sure everyone gets the right end of life care. Whether you want to get your hands on a limited-edition signed snooker ball or simply donate when a yellow ball is potted, every penny raised will help us to fund vital Marie Curie services in Yorkshire and across the UK.”

To learn more about Marie Curie charity visit https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/