MATES banded together on Sunday and hosted a T20 cricket event to fundraise for a friend who was recently diagnosed with blood cancer.

It was a day of laughs, music, and cold beverages out in the sun at George Gordon Oval at Coomealla.

All funds raised were donated to help alleviate financial stress on 27-year-old Kaine Behr and his family so he can focus on his health.

Mr Behr said he couldn't...