Glanbia and Lauren make special delivery
HONOURING PAULINE OWENS
THE Oncology Unit in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda were delighted recently to welcome Lauren Owens and a number of employees from Glanbia Drogheda who organised a charity soccer match in memory of Lauren’s mother Pauline Owens who recently sadly passed away.
Part of the organizing of the fundraiser Paul Breen and Michael Floyd commented on the kindness and care delivered by the staff of the Oncology Unit as of being of the highest level. They also wished to thank all the employees of Glanbia for making a very entertaining soccer game be so worthwhile and special mention to Drogheda Town FC for the use of their facilities in Marian park.
The funds raised will go to the Northeast Cancer Research & Education’s Trust’s (Necret) appeal to purchase a latest generation gene sequencing machine. The campaign spearheaded by leading consultant oncologist Professor Bryan Hennessy will facilitate Irish oncologists to better tailor cancer treatments and thus improve cancer care and survival outcomes.
Professor Bryan Hennessy and other cancer experts will speak at NECRET’s annual cancer conference taking place on September 23rd in City North Hotel. This event is an information and support day for cancer patients and their family and friends. Also in September is the Northeast Dip in the Nip for more details on how to sign up for this female only event contact Catherine on necret.info@gmail.com or 086 7773294.