The following pages contain information about ‘the difference’, a local charity raising money in the Borders to benefit the residents of the Borders. Our aim is to make a difference to patient care in the Scottish Borders, by funding projects that provide life enhancing resources for all patients, across the full spectrum of NHS Borders. We are very proud to say that all the money we raise stays in the Borders, benefiting many different patient groups.
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Latest News!

Dialysis Appeal is on target to raise a massive £200,000 for the new Dialysis Unit by the end of 2010!

Please donate now and make a difference to the lives of dialysis patients in the Borders.

Jump for 'the difference!

Daring fundraisers have already raised over £2000 for us this year! Why not join them and do a parachute jump to raise money for 'the difference'?  Go on, you know you want to!

Michael Moore MP and David Parker successfully walk the 4 Abbeys Way to raise money for the Special Care Baby Unit.

David, Michael and some of the many walkers who have supported them during the 5 days and 65 miles of The 4 Abbeys Way arrive back at the Borders General Hospital on Wednesday September 2nd. The money they raise will purchase adjustable height cots for SCBU. Thanking them for their efforts, Ward Sister of SCBU, Jane Kennedy, said "this has been a fabulous fundraising effort that will benefit the parents of babies being cared for in the Unit. Myself and all the staff (some of whom joined in the walk) thank David and Michael sincerely for their generous donation.