I WOULD like to thank everyone who supported our stalls at the Darwen and Accrington Lions Gala and to the wonderful children who met and cuddled 'Christie Bear.'

We raised more than £820 from the two events, bringing our total to over £25,000 for the Christies Against Cancer appeal in the 20 months we have been fund raising.

Our heartfelt thanks to you all on behalf of the patients (both young and old) and medical staff at the Christie Hospital.

MARGARET MASSEY, Chairperson, East Lancs Christie Fundraising Group.

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