I am writing to call on Newton Press readers to join the Newton Aycliffe Marie Curie Volunteer Fundraising Group, which is looking for new members.

Group members can make an enormous difference by helping to raise awareness and the vital funds needed to provide the best possible care, advice and information to people living with a terminal illness and their families totally free.

The Newton Aycliffe Fundraising Group promotes fundraising within the local community by organising fundraising activities and collections, encouraging new volunteers to help the charity, as well as supporting Marie Curie’s major fundraising campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal and Blooming Great Tea Party.

To join your local Marie Curie Fundraising Group, or to find out more about the group and other ways to support the charity, please call Carly Searle on 07810 417863 or email carly.searle@mariecurie.org.uk