Big thanks to trio.

THREE cancer survivors from Fishburn have handed over pounds 7,000 to the chemotherapy department at the University Hospital of North Tees.

Kathleen Herron, Andrea Carter and Alison Lamb wanted to thank the staff who have shown their support and provided fantastic care.

Kathleen said: "We set off on our fundraising marathon with an aim to raise pounds 3,000, so we are absolutely delighted to be handing this money over to the ward.

"All of the staff on the ward are truly brilliant. They are such a dedicated team and nothing is ever too much trouble for them they are worth their weight in gold."

The money was raised through a number of fundraising events held over the past few months including a jumble sale, a sponsored walk and an event held at the Fishburn Workingmen's Club.

Kathleen said: "We would like to thank local people and businesses that helped us raise the money.

"This is going to be the first of many donations we make. Being able to give something back to the hospital has made us all more determined and this sense of achievement has given us something higher to aim for next year."

Unit manager Wendy Anderson said: "I would like to say a huge thank you to Kathleen, Andrea and Alison. The money will go towards new equipment for the chemotherapy unit and extra comforts for patients."