Aycliffe Rotarians joined volunteer NHS Trust fundraisers in Tesco’s Newton Aycliffe at the weekend to help collect much-needed cash for the regional MRI scanners appeal and their efforts paid off . . . Aycliffe Rotary Club President Nora Scott commented: “The collection confirmed that people in this part of the world are very much behind the scanners project”. Trust appeal campaigner Pat Chambers added: “We’re very grateful to Tesco for giving us the opportunity to fund-raise in the store and to raise awareness of the need for new MRI scanners at Darlington Memorial and Bishop Auckland hospitals.” The magnetic resonance imaging scanners with their advanced technology will help consultants to diagnose many types of cancer, cardiovascular and muscular skeletal conditions. The clarity of imaging aids earlier diagnosis, which in turn, helps to save lives.
The Charitable Trust is seeking community support to help raise the £2.5 million needed for the scanners which will make the Trust a leader in radiology across the UK. Donations to the appeal can be made via www.justgiving.com/cddft or Text SCAN02 £10 to 70070 (please specify any amount you wish to donate). You can also choose a BACS to: Nat West Sort Code 60-70-80 Acct: 10011056 or send a cheque to: CDDFT Scanner Appeal, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road Darlington DL3 6HX. Donations can also be made via Rtn Syd Howarth, who is co-ordinating the local appeal, at the offices of Newton News at the Blue Bridge Centre, St. Cuthbert’s Way.
