MEMBERS of the public have been invited to attend a presentation to drill home the importance of the £1 million SuperScan appeal.

It will take place at Accrington Road Community Centre, Blackburn, on January 8.

A consultant from Blackburn Infirmary is expected to attend to talk about the benefits of an MRI scanner.

The fund to buy the life-saving scanner has already broken the £20,000 barrier.

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