A SPONSORED hike has raised more than £370 for a Teesdale community hospital.
Rachael Bainbridge, who works at Teesdale Sports centre, presented a cheque to the Friends of the Richardson Hospital, in Barnard Castle, after completing an 84-mile trek along Hadrian's Wall.
Miss Bainbridge raised £372 in sponsorship after completing the five-day walk.
She chose the hospital to benefit from her achievement because her grandfather, Gilbert Gargate, is receiving treatment there.
Chairwoman of the Friends group, Iris Hillery, said: "We are delighted to be chosen as the charity to benefit from Rachael's achievement. The money will go towards equipment which will be used now and transferred into the new hospital in due course."
The Friends' latest purchase is a £4,000 intravenous pump.
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