MANY thanks to all the ice hockey fans who contributed to the collection for Kidneys for Life at Blackburn Arena on January 29. Over £500 was raised for the Manchester Royal Infirmary-based charity.

More fundraising events have been planned and details can be found on the website www.kidneysforlife.org or by contacting the fundraising manager on 0161 276 6671.

MICHAEL COCKAYNE, Hale, Cheshire.