Cancer Research UK has thanked the people of Darlington for raising more than £2.5 million by supporting their local charity shop over the last 36 years.

The Post House Wynd shop, which has raised £2,592,892 to help beat cancer, closed its doors for the final time on Sunday, March 19.

Now that the shop has closed, following a decline in footfall which affected profitability, loyal customers are encouraged to visit the charity’s nearest shops in Northallerton and Sunderland.

Area trading manager Sharon Parker issued a heartfelt thanks to all the staff and volunteers who have kept the shop going.

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“We’ve had some of the most amazing staff and volunteers in the Post House Wynd shop and they have done a fantastic job over the years,” she said.

“I want to say a huge thank you to each and every one of them.

“Now, more than ever, we need to raise as much money as possible to fund our life-saving work, so I sincerely hope our customers will continue to support the charity.

“All are very welcome at our Northallerton and Sunderland stores. Shoppers will find high quality items with all profits going to Cancer Research UK’s work on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.”

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Every year, around 19,500 people are diagnosed with cancer in the North East. 

Cancer Research UK spent more than £4 million in 2021/22 in the region on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research.

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