Members of Eildon Housing Association’s social committee have presented a cheque to Radio Borders for its Cash for Kids appeal.

Staff raised a total of £177 by selling home baked goodies at their recent Cash for Kids Bake Day.

Committee members Fiona Rowan, Donna Hogg and Marnie McVitie were on hand to present the cheque to Radio Borders presenters Keith Clarkson and Gregor Runciman last week.

Candy Rafferty, Cash for Kids charity manager at Radio Borders, said: “This is great news as Bake Day has raised over £2500 so far and is much needed, as we are just about to allocate funds for the third time this year. I will write and let you all know where your very significant donation to Bake Day has gone.”

Eildon staff have also agreed to volunteer their help for half a day at Radio Borders with their Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal to help them with all their Christmas wrapping.

Eildon’s chief executive, Nile Istephan, said: “Eildon staff already have a great track record in raising money for good causes through a range of activities and this year we have decided to trial a new initiative ‘Eildon Makes a Difference’ which is a voluntary scheme enabling staff to spend a normal half day at work each year volunteering rather than undertaking their normal activities.

“The Radio Borders Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal will be one of the opportunities staff will have to participate in our Eildon Makes a Difference Campaign.”

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