Two local charities benefit from Rotary Club's fundraiser
Orla Gillespie from Mayo Cancer Support Association was presented with a cheque for €2,350 by Vivienne Kyne, Finian Joyce (President) and John Mulroy from Castlebar Rotary Club from funds raised at the Rotary Tree of Remembrance which was located at Hopkins Road, Castlebar during the week leading up to Christmas. Missing from the photograph is Rotarian Pat Gallagher. Picture: Alison Laredo
Castlebar Rotary Club would like to thank all the members of the public who supported the Rotary Tree of Remembrance which was located on Hopkins Road, Castlebar during the week leading up to Christmas. Once again, despite the inclement weather, it proved to be a great success and was very well supported by the public. Charity partners, Mayo Cancer Support Association and Castlebar Social Services Centre, will benefit from the funds which were donated.
The Rotary Club would like to thank the following businesses for their support: Dunnes Stores, Sheridan Electrics, Thornbrook Construction and Mayo Leisure Point.
At the recent presentation of cheques to the two charities, Rotary Club President Finian Joyce, said: “The members of Castlebar Rotary Club were delighted to organise this unique event in association with Mayo Cancer Support Association and Castlebar Social Services Centre. The support of the public is much appreciated and the funds raised will assist these two deserving local charities in the great work they undertake in the community."
He also thanked all the volunteers who gave of their time to man the tree during the busy Christmas period.
