I WOULD like to congratulate the League of Friends of Southampton Eye Unit on their 25th anniversary and for raising £88,600 to buy hospital equipment. (Echo, April 17). They do a marvellous job.

I was a volunteer for many years before I was forced to give up due to ill health. How I miss the job.

If anyone enjoys meeting people and wants to help others for an hour or two per week I recommend they join this League - I enjoyed every minute of my time with them.

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