Kerry Hospice Foundation

WEST KERRY BRANCH

A huge thank to the Goats Street Wren group who presented a cheque to the Dingle Branch last week. They raised huge money after the Wren Day and gave donations to many charities. Again a wonderful gesture and we are delighted to have received €1000. Well done to all involved and we are so thankful to all who supported in any way.

We had two very young fundraisers who made a cheque presentation to Ursula from the Dingle Branch last week. Sadhbh and Oisin Madeley, Ballinasaor, Lispole presenting a cheque for €400 which they collected on Wrens Day. They entertained their friends and neighbours and very kindly donated their collection to Kerry Hospice Foundation/ Palliative Care. A very nice gesture and we are so grateful to you both.

LISTOWEL BRANCH

A huge thanks to Brendan O’Mahony and to Abbeydorney Crotta hurling club who handed over a donation from their St Stephens Day charity hurling match to Listowel Branch of Kerry Hospice. Thank you to all who took part and those who contributed. And good luck to all your players for the coming year.

A huge thank you to Mary and her husband Stephen who organised an open house/Christmas party in their home over Christmas and handed over a cheque for over €1100 after it. They had a huge turnout and had support from all who turned up. It was in memory of Mary’s mum Bridie Daly who passed away in June 18 in the inpatient unit. Well done to Mary and Steven and a huge thank you to all who contributed to the night.

UPCOMING EVENTS

There are many events coming up in February and March. Included is a concert, Coach Convoy, a ten mile run and a memorial walk. The first event is the optimal Fitness 10 miler race and 5 km race which is organised by Michelle Greaney and will take place on the 16th of February. Registration is now open and can be found on line on the Optimal Fitness face book page.

The same night will see the great Kerry band Bon Jovee take to the stage in the Brandon Hotel at 7:30pm. All proceeds of this event will go to three great charities and it promises to be a great night. Tickets for this can be purchased at Paco Tralee, Horans Health Stores and the Brandon Hotel.

MARATHON RUN

An event that is coming up in March that will be a big test of endurance for Gerald Bythell. On Saturday the 2nd of March 2019, he will run a marathon (42km) around the ‘Cardiac Steps’ and Torc Mountain in Killarney. Gerald wants to raise sponsorship funds for the Kerry Hospice Foundation in Tralee whose team took such incredible care of Ros, and who were so kind to us all. All of this is done in memory of Ros and Gerald would love if people would like to join him on any bit of this event. The route will comprise four laps. The usual cardiac steps loop (4.8km) but extended to 7km (by including descent via Torc waterfall and the National Park) summit of Torc Mountain via the cardiac steps = 14km Repeat of lap 2 Repeat of lap 1 He will start at 07:30am and expect to take approximately 5 hours to complete the 4 laps.

MEMORIAL WALK

The Brendan O’Leary walk will take place in Kilcummin on the 17th of February with registration starting at 2 pm. All proceeds will go to Palliative Care/Kerry Hospice Foundation.

COACH CONVOY

The Annascaul /Inch Branch are busy at the moment organizing the Coach Convoy which will take place on the 9th of March. It will take in the amazing views of Slea Head and will be followed by entertainment and refreshments in Dingle Skellig Hotel after. Tickets are now on sale for €25. For more information email miriarmpdennehy@gmail.com.

TRALEE BRANCH AGM

The Tralee Branch AGM is on the 5th of February at 8pm in the Grand Hotel.

THANK YOU

As always we are so thankful for your continued support.