WHITEHAVEN’S kind-hearted Kiwis have presented a cheque for £1,500 to the Intensive Care Unit at the West Cumberland Hospital.

The cash, courtesy of ex-skipper Aaron Lester, David Fatialofa and current captain Leroy Joe, will be used to update the ICU’s family room.

It was raised at a gentlemen’s evening for the trio, organised by ex-Haven directors Ron Batty, Kenny Shepherd and Des Byrne, which brought down the curtain on their testimonial year. Former Haven boss Paul Cullen was among the special guests.

“It was a good night and finished the testimonial year really well,” said Lester, who thanked the testimonial committee for their hard work during the year.

“We chose people who we knew were good and they didn’t disappoint.”

The ICU was chosen after the care they gave to team-mate Howard Hill on his recent illness.

Around 500 special commemorative rugby shirts were sold on their behalf by Billy Rudd, of Unique Sports. And Lester hailed the special testimonial brochure as a particular highlight.

“Harry Edgar and Bob Sewell did a lot of work on the book, and it was fantastic,” Lester added. “You just can’t put a price on it.”