A DOTING dad narrowily missed out on breaking a world snooker record – but still potted a bag of cash to help his disabled son.

Kevin Morris (pictured) and his best friend, Steve Maynard, were on cue to smash the existing record of 85 hours and 19 minutes for the longest snooker game. But, even though they fell short by just 15 hours, the pair chalked up a massive £9,000 to help little Finley Jackson, who suffers from a rare brain condition.

The money will help pay to adapt the family’s Bridgwater home for Finley, who is unable to walk, talk, sit up, eat or drink on his own.

Finley’s mum, Louise Jackson, said: “We’ve just been overwhelmed by the support. It’s been amazing.

Over the three days there was such a good atmosphere and a great crowd of people came down to show their support for Kevin and Finley.”

Kevin and Steve began their marathon snooker match on Thursday morning at the Bayliss Centre, in Street. The pair managed a massive 70 hours of non-stop play before they had to call it quits.

Afterwards, an exhausted Kevin said: “Initially, both Steve and I were gutted that we didn’t break the record but when you realise how much money we’ve raised it’s just fantastic. To see everybody get together like that was amazing.”

At the time The Mercury went to press the total raised was £9,824 with money still being donated.

The funds will help to pay for an upstairs bedroom and a wetroom for Finley who requires 24-hour care. He was was born with a condition called sodium channel brain disorder which can lead to uncontrollable epileptic seizures.

Louise said: “I gave up my job in 2012 because he requires round the clock care and Kevin took another job so he could be closer to us.

“We also had to go through mortgage rescue, meaning we’re not in a position to pay for the adaptations to our home that Finley needs.

“The money will make such a huge difference to our lives.”

To donate visit www.gofundme.com/fdj050