A DOCTOR who wants to buy insulin pumps for all the young diabetes patients in his care is close to raising £100,000.
Dr Bill Lamb, a hospital consultant from Bishop Auckland, has run 3,700 miles for his campaign and collected donations from dozens of supporters.
The £97,000 he has raised has so far bought 33 pumps costing £2,500 each. By giving patients a constant supply of insulin, the pumps give them more independence and help them control their condition.
Newton Aycliffe couple Brian and Eva McMain presented him with £818 donated by friends and relatives instead of presents for their golden wedding.
Mrs McMain found out about the appeal when Dr Lamb spoke at a Ladies Circle meeting in the Neville Parade Methodist Church, at Newton Aycliffe.
Dr Lamb said: "They must have some very generous friends and relatives."
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