Every week in the Her.ie offices we are inundated with requests from people asking us to help them promote their charity events. While every cause is worthwhile, unfortunately we can’t get around to all of them and so for that reason, we have decided to put together some of these events from around the country. Every week, we will feature five events you should get behind or get involved with over the next few months. There are tonnes of amazing organisations in this country, let’s help them out.
1. Ireland’s GAA and Horse Racing stars for Cancer Research.
On Tuesday 12th of August, a who’s who of Irish celebs will be taking to the pitch at 6.30pm in Saint Conleth’s Park, Kildare for a celebrity hurling match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society to raise money for cancer research. The event, which has been organised for the third year in a row by horseracing legend Jim Bolger and champion jockey Davy Russell, will see a host of Irish hurling and horse racing stars come together for what promises to be, yet another, fantastic evening for everyone involved. This year’s event follows the amazing success of Hurling for Cancer Research 2012 & 2013 which to date has raised €200,000 for the Irish Cancer Society’s cancer research programme.
To support a great cause and come along to what is set to be a great event book your ticket now. You can order online on www.cancer.ie or by phone on CallSave 1850 60 60 60. Tickets also available from Jim Bolger 056 444 3150 or 056 444 3158 also [email protected]
A table quiz in aid of nine-year-old cancer sufferer Grace Kenneally will take place in Crowe’s, Bohermore on Thursday 17 July.Galway girl Grace suffers from the rare and aggressive children’s cancer Neuroblastoma and is currently undergoing chemotherapy for the third time at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
To give her the best chance of survival, Grace’s family and supporters have established the ‘Saving Grace’ fundraising campaign and are seeking to raise €250,000 to send her abroad for treatment or an innovative clinical trial.
The fundraising table quiz on Thursday 17 July begins at 8pm and a table of four costs €20. To book a table, call or text 086-0239077.
3. Richard Keith Memorial Fund Rockstar Cycle.
On Saturday 9th August 2014, friends of Richard Keith are holding a static cycle in the Market Square in Cavan covering the distance from Perth to Cavan which is approx 16,800km in aid of “The Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund”. This cause is very dear to Richards family as they have not only helped bring Richard home, but have also helped 28 more families to date. We hope to raise not only funds but much needed awareness of what the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund does to help grieving families.
Please register for the event on the link below http://www.iregister.ie/
4. Endurance Challenge 2068 for Breakthrough Cancer Research.
An event series is taking place all over Ireland in August called Endurance Challenge 2068 where two volunteers are inviting thousands of people to join them over a 22 day journey covering over 2068km.
The two athletes, Sean Buckley and James Colbert, will begin on 3rd August with a 6 day 120km swim of the River Shannon from Athlone to Limerick. They will then cycle 1780km over 10 days going through every county on the island of Ireland. And finally they will run 4 marathons in five days. Each sections will be open for the public to join in and help raise funds for Breakthrough Cancer Research so whether you want to do a full provincial cycling tour or just run 5k, there is something for everyone.
There is an official website where people can register or just make a donation.
5. Candelight Summer Party in aid of the ISPCA.
The ISPCA Inspectors are at the forefront of animal welfare, they respond to allegations of cruelty, neglect and abuse and also to aid sick and injured animals. In the vast majority of cases our officers find a solution to most problems by working with the owners of the animal(s) involved. Unfortunately however, this is not always the case and on occasion instances of cruelty, neglect or abuse are uncovered. The ISPCA Inspectorate directly interacts with thousands of animals throughout the year, and where necessary competently follow prosecutions. However, the charity really need your help with fundraising and the below is a great event.
If you have a charity event you would like us to help with, please send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected]
