"We went very well indeed," The Salvation Army's Major Eddie Phillips confirmed recently.

"We had a great response from the local school students this year, and we had a lot more adult volunteers on hand to supervise."

More than $5.8 million was raised across Australia for the Red Shield Appeal during the doorknock.

Tea Gardens Lions Club, on behalf of the Salvation Army, wishes to thank the community for their generous support of the Red Shield Appeal held on May 23 to 30.

$3463 was raised in the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area.

There were 22 collectors in total, eight of which were not affiliated with the Lions Club.

These were Paul Hennelly, Alison Beath, Colleen Smith, Rebecca Smith, Matthew Smith, Bob Russell, Trina Huthnance, John Cahill and Gail Reid.

Anyone whose home was not doorknocked can still make a donation by sending their donation envelope to The Salvation Army, PO Box 21, Tuncurry.

For those who have not received a Red Shield Appeal donation envelope and would like to donate phone 137 258 or visit www.salvationarmy.org.au.

Donat ions can also be made at any Westpac Bank branch or Woolworths, Big W, Tandy, Dick Smith Electronics and Woolworths Plus Petrol stores.