A CHARITY which is celebrating its 25th year is encouraging people to use the extra day in 2012 to raise money for its current appeal.

Scannappeal is asking people to fundraise at work, school or with a group of friends or neighbours on February 29 with its Leap to Support day.

Ideas include raffling an extra day’s holiday from work, running a silver or 25 themed fundraising activity or doing something challenging for 250 minutes or 25 hours.

All funds raised will go to the HeartScan Appeal for Wycombe Hospital where the final £25,000 is needed for a 3D heart scanner which, once purchased, will be the first at a general hospital in the UK. Find out more by contacting Scannappeal on 01494 734161, email info.scannappeal@buckshealthcare.nhs.uk or go to www.scannappeal.org.uk.