Adam Shaw was hoping to reach £2,000 and was overwhelmed with people's generosity.

His three-year-old daughter, Hollie, is battling against epidermolysis bullosa, a rare and painful genetic condition that causes skin to blister at the slightest friction.

The money will go to DebRA, a charity that helps families affected by the condition.

It was raised during a dinner at Berties, Elland, attended by 155 people. Now Mr Shaw is planning a similar event for 2009. "It was a brilliant night.

"I underestimated people's generosity," said Mr Shaw, of Greetland.

An auction included a boxing glove from Ricky Hatton which fetched £750, and there was also signed memorabilia from singer Will Young and footballer Ian Wright.

Entertainment was provided by Halle Rock, a pop band of musicians from Man-chester's Halle Orchestra.

Mr Shaw said DebRA was close to finding a cure.

"It just needs that final push and human trials could be starting in a year's time," he said. "Hollie is coping well at the moment."

Sufferers with severe symptoms are likely to contract a fatal skin condition.

Last year Mr Shaw completed the London Triathlon 2007 and raised £1,500 for DebRA.

And that galvanised his wife, Leah, into action and she is running this year's London Marathon.