AN appeal to buy equipment for two hospitals has received an £8,000 boost.
Women's Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) volunteers and staff who work at the shop at Darlington Memorial Hospital handed the money over to hospital representatives on Monday.
The money will be given to the Save Our Site Appeal which is hoping to raise £65,000 to pay for a digital retinal camera for the diabetic departments at Darlington and Bishop Auckland hospitals.
The camera will help with the early detection of eye problems that are common among diabetics and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
Vera Rowland, project manager for the WRVS at the hospital said: "WRVS is absolutely delighted to be able to make this valued contribution to the hospital.
"We have over 24 volunteers working at the shop and it is thanks to their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm that WRVS is able to give this impressive sum."
The WRVS shop sells flowers and gifts to hospital visitors. Anyone interested in joining the WRVS, men or women, can call (01325) 718367.
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