STAFF from McColl’s present the cheque to Cathy Varetto, deputy matron at Exeter Community Hospital, outside the company’s store in Whipton Barton Road. Pictured with Cathy (centre) are (from left) Colin Goulder, Julie Thompson, Sarah Lord and Brenda Willis.

Exeter patients benefit from donation

Patients at Exeter Community Hospital will benefit from a donation of more than £2,000 by independent retailer McColl’s.

The four McColl’s convenience stores in the city raised £2,351.74 for Exeter Community Hospital League of Friends as part of the Making a Difference Locally campaign.

Theresa Bond, a healthcare assistant at the hospital in Whipton, was instrumental in securing the donation.

Cathy Varetto, deputy matron, said: “Theresa and all the staff on Budlake Ward would like to say a big thank you to McColl’s for this very generous donation.

“The money will really help to make a difference for patients in our care, especially those living with dementia.”