Funds raised from the club’s annual bike rally in May were donated to the hospital to purchase a hand held pulse oximeter. This piece of equipment detects the oxygen levels in the blood and is used in basically every case that presents to the emergency department. The department already has two other machines, but this one is able to be used for both children and adults.

May’s bike rally had a record 107 participants who travelled 160km raising $1300 in the process.

Singleton Classic Motorcycle Club treasurer Barry Fong said entrants came from all over New South Wales.

“This donation has been made possible because of the sponsors that have supported the rally for many years and those new ones who have just come on board,” Mr Fong said.

“The effort local businesses put in is tremendous.

“We are glad to be able to help charitable organisations who provide such an important service to the community.”

For nurse unit manager of the emergency department, Jenny Skilton, the oximeter is a very appreciated piece of equipment.

“Being portable means that it can travel with the patient down to their ward,” she explained.

The Singleton Classic Motorcycle Club has been raising funds for the community through their bike rally for the past 13 years.

The reason for the rally is to promote the use and preservation of bikes 30 years of age and older.

Any funds that are left over after payment for the event are donated to charitable organisations and groups in the community.