Cancer charity says thanks for support

SIR, — We would like to thank residents and visitors to Downpatrick for their support of the street collection made for the Marie Curie Cancer Care Daffodil Appeal on Saturday, March 10.

The total raised was £1533 and even in these difficult economic times this was a marked increase on last year. This generosity will enable care to be brought to patients and their families at home or in the hospice.

One of our upcoming fundraising events is the Castlewellan Lakeside Walk on the May 11 5.30-8.30pm and if you would like to take part and perhaps be sponsored, details can be obtained from Phil Kane (028 9088 2066).

Yours etc.,

ROY TOMLINSON,

Down Fundraising Group,

Marie Curie Cancer Care.