The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION
CHRISTMAS TREES: A LIGHT TO REMEMBER VIRTUAL TREE
Do you want to tell someone who has lost a loved one you’re thinking of them this Christmas. Light a candle in their honour on the Kerry Hospice Virtual TREE and you can also choose to send a card to the family to let them know you are thinking of them this Christmas. The TREE is live untill the 31st of December and you can dedicate a light up untill then and also add a tribute to the live tribute book.
To get your light on our virtual TREE just go and click on Lighttoremember.com
To coincide with the Virtual TREE we also have a light up ceremony and Kerry Hospice Foundation / University Hospital Kerry / Kerry Community /Primary Care Services are coming together for Light to Remember Cermony.
This year’s Light to Remember Ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 8th from 5 to 6 pm. The Light to Remember Christmas tree will be at the main entrance of UHK. There will be refreshments provided on the evening in the main reception area. Candles also provided by the Kerry Hospice Foundation will be lit during the ceremony.
The UHK choir are providing the entertainment. A surprise guest will officially light the tree. We are delighted also that
Deirdre Walsh from Radio Kerry will be the MC on the night. KHF will be also continue to sell lights for the virtual tree on the night. There were many people in attendance last year who had experienced the Palliative Care Service throughout the years and it was lovely to see many familiar faces.
EVENTS COMING UP
Poetry by the Pulpit will take place on the 28th of November at 8pm in St John Theatre in the Square in Listowel at 8pm. This event is organised by our Ambassador Deirdre Walsh and she is trying to raise funds to upgrade an existing bathroom in the unit. Tickets can be got by ringing St John Theatre on 06822566. Plenty of Kerry personalities involved on the night and it promises to be a great one.
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
A huge thank you to all the ladies in Camp ICA who presented a cheque for €1300 after holding a coffee morning during Camp Fair day. Not for the first time in the last number of years have this gang raised money and we are so grateful for your continued support.
A huge well done to the Browne family and the Kingdom Knights Bike Club who presented a cheque for €1500 when they visited the Day Unit during the week. A huge thank you to all, we are so grateful to you.
QUIZ
The Chain Gang held a quiz on Friday last in Meadowlands in which a huge crowd attended. They also held the draw for a top of the range bike and had many spot prizes on the night. We thank you for your support and of course we thank all who took part and donated in any way.
WEST END TRAD FEST
The West End in Fenit was again the place to be at the weekend. As in the last number of years they gathered wonderful music and a great crowd gathered and were entertained for the whole weekend. Well done to Dan, Marie and Brian at The West End. We are so grateful for the continued support.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
Our annual Christmas cards are now on sale and can be got from the many branch members and also from Jane Hillards shop in Tralee. Jane Hillard this year designed all the cards and they are just amazing. The theme is Christmas in Kerry.
THANK YOU
As always we are hugly thankful to the many who have donated to the many events, organised events, bought Virtual Tree Lights and Christmas cards. We are so lucky to have the wonderful support and generosity of the people of Kerry. We are in year two of the 5 year pledge of €500,000 yearly with €400,000 to keep with the upkeep and running costs of the Units and a further €100,000 to fund the Home Care Services. The work continues and we are overwhelmed with such wonderful support from you the public. Thank you.