GOLFERS teed off in a charity tournament yesterday to raise money for children suffering from diabetes.
A total of 16 teams took part in the tournament organised by the Mayor of Great Aycliffe, Councillor Malcolm Iveson.
Coun Iveson is raising money for the purchase of insulin infusion pumps for use by high-dependency children from Bishop Auckland Hospital.
The pumps remove the need for injections, offer more precise control of blood-sugar levels and lower the risks of long-term complications.
The teams of four paid £130 to take part in the 18-hole Stableford competition at the Oak Leaf Sports Complex, Newton Aycliffe, which was followed by a dinner and presentation evening in The Cumby Arms, Heighington.
More cash was raised through sponsorship, with 21 companies agreeing to sponsor holes and donate raffle prizes.
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