Golfers raise £2,500 for Guide Dogs NI
LOUGH Erne Golf Club’s Lady Captain Christine Fitzsimmons recently presented the £2,500 proceeds of her year’s fundraising to Louise Thompson and Kathryn Hicks of the Guide Dogs Enniskillen fundraising group.
Christine fundraised to name a puppy, and was delighted with the support of her fellow golfers and friends. The charity will update Christine on the puppy’s progress as it begins a life-changing journey.
“We are delighted to be in receipt of this fantastic total from Christine,” said Guide Dogs NI’S Fundraising Manager, Gary Wilson.
“The local community has really got behind Christine’s efforts and we are so thankful to the members of Lough Golf Club.”
The Fermanagh fundraising branch are currently seeking new members and the charity has a multitude of volunteer opportunities to suit availabilities.
Gary added: “It costs £54,800 to support a guide dog from birth to retirement, so we are always keen to welcome new fundraisers into the fold. No matter how much time someone can give, there will be a role and a need for them at Guide Dogs NI.”
If you have an idea for a fundraiser, or if you’d like to join the Fermanagh fundraising branch, you can sign up at guidedogsorg.uk/volunteer.
For further information, contact Gary at 07468 712007, or email Gary.wilson@guidedogs.org.uk.
HOLY Trinity Primary and Nursery School in Enniskillen recently presented a cheque for £1,000 to the Friends of the Cancer Centre charity following a very successful coffee morning in the school.
School principal Brian Treacy said he was delighted that the staff were able to support the local charity at this time.
“Like all families, we in the Holy Trinity School family have been impacted by cancer through its effects on staff, parents and families in our school community, so we are delighted to give something back to this wonderful charity who do so much good work in our local community,” said Mr. Treacy.
The school has been heavily involved in supporting local charities in recent years and Una Williams, a teacher in the school’s Nurture Room and organiser of the coffee morning, said that the connection between the school and local community was something that benefits both members of the community and the children.
“We were delighted with the amount raised, and that connection that Holy Trinity Has to local charities and the local community is such an important part of our ethos,” said Mrs. Williams.