WOMEN golfers from throughout County Durham have raised £18,585 to enable a breast screening service buy vital equipment.
Durham Ladies' Golf Association captain Rita Foy this weekend presented a cheque to consultant radiologist Dr Bill Thompson of the County Durham Breast Screening Service.
The cash will be used to buy a Mammatone Biopsy machine.
The equipment will help with a firm diagnosis of cancerous and non-cancerous breast conditions without the need of surgical procedure or anaesthetic.
Woman golfers from 31 clubs in County Durham worked throughout the year, holding fashion shows, luncheons, coffee mornings and sponsored walks to raise the cash.
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