NORTH-EAST fundraising volunteers have been honoured for their efforts in the fight against cancer.
The Cancer Research Campaign's Chester-le-Street, Teesdale, and Whitley Bay local committees have gained prestigious runner-up silver commendations in the charity's national Nuffield Trophy awards for the best performance by a local committee.
The three committees have raised their income year upon year, and increased the variety of the events they hold.
In total, the committees raised £31,200 for the charity during 1999-2000.
The volunteers received their certificates from the charity's director general, Professor Gordon McVie, during the regional supporters' conference at Newcastle University.
The charity's Yorkshire and North-East regional director Pat Bradley said: "Without the constant backing of our local committees, supporters' groups and numerous individuals - some of whom have been raising money for us for many years - there would be a massive fundraising gap to fill.
"We thank them all for their hard work and unfailing commitment to the Cancer Research Campaign.
"Congratulations to the members of our Whitley Bay, Chester-le-Street and Teesdale groups, whose hard work has very deservedly been recognised.
"Please do keep up the good work and here's to a fantastic 2001.''
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