PRISON officers who made a run for it earlier this year have handed over £7,000 to a disabled charity.
A 53-strong team of officers from HMP Frankland took part in this year's Great North Run and yesterday several joined governor Phil Copple in presenting the money to Finchale College, in Durham City.
It is the seventh successive year that prison staff have supported the college by raising funds in the annual fun run.
College principal Dr David Etheridge said: "The staff from HMP Frankland and the Prison Officers' Charity Fund have done a lot for us over the years.
"Their considerable efforts fundraising on our behalf show HMP Frankland in a very positive light and we are extremely grateful for their support."
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