A LOCAL basketball club is organising a special event to help out the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Tralee Imperials is hosting a Christmas Basketball Marathon at the Mercy Mounthawk gym from 9am to 9pm on December 9.

There will be festive fun, music and games all day long with each team participating a different stages throughout the day.

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They will also have a Bake Sale from 10am-12pm on the day upstairs in Mounthawk so be sure to call in.

Players will receive sponsorship cards over the coming days and will look for the public’s support for this great cause.

It’s not the first time Tralee Imperials have helped out Kerry Hospice. Two years ago they held a very successful fashion show in aid of the foundation.