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Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical,medical, emotional and financial support and also push for better cancer care Details of how to help from Julie Campbell, 02890 708610 or see website link
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Charity
A HELPING HAND FOR MANY LOCAL CAUSES
Renowned for their generosity of spirit, the people of the area have long been connected not only with the concept of self-help but that of helping others and to that end the upcoming Newry City Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Run scheduled for May31st will provide an opportunity for fundraising on a grand scale in the seven weeks remaining
In years past the Marathon Committee has donated thousands of pounds to designated charities ranging from the Hospice and Women’s Aid to Headway and Concern to name but a few and this year will be no different except for the method of distribution
As part of the organisers’ desire to ensure the smooth running and safety of the events bodies wishing to benefit from funding are this year required to furnish a number of marshals who will receive training in order to effectively steward on the day The allowance allocated to each marshal by the Marathon Committee can then be given to the group or organisation that they represent and in this way a partnership is established between people pledged to make the day a success
The required number of marshals has already been reached and each one will undertake their training prior to May 31st The role of marshal on the day is crucial for the staging of all events and one which carries a great deal of responsibility as it involves the security of participants and spectators alike A great deal of work is involved in the organisation of the various events and each year innovation and improvements are features of the planning with the goal of safety firmly in mind To this end many public bodies and authorities are consulted and in tandem with them it is as always the aim of the organisers to present a day to remember for all the right reasons
This year among the clubs, associations and charities to benefit will be Cancer Research, Macmillan Nurses, Autism NI and St John Bosco, all of which are involved in positive work on both local and national levels In addition to the money donated to charity by the Marathon Committee, a substantial amount of cash will be independently raised through the efforts of a wide range of groups in the area mainly through individual’s efforts with the familiar sponsor card
A word of caution would not go amiss for those giving in support of causes Please be aware that bogus charity collectors have been identified as operating in this area in the past and donors should be vigilant and careful before parting with their cash Any suspicious activity should be reported to the authorities as the good intentions of some are being abused and worthy causes are subsequently losing out Notwithstanding it is hoped that in terms of monies raised, May 31st will be a bumper day for worthy causes and a further illustration of its value in the civic calendar
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NI Chest Heart & Stroke
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The aim of NI Chest, Heart and Stroke is to promote the prevention of and alleviate the suffering resulting from chest heart & stroke related illnesses
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Concern
Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to reducing suffering and ending extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries -
Concern works with 30 million people in 28 of the poorest developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean helping to save and improve their lives so they can support themselves in the future - Though perhaps best known for emergency and humanitarian work, Concern is engaged in long term development work including basic health, education, livelihoods support and HIV and AIDS
Your money is spent wisely - 85p of every pound raised goes directly to our overseas work -
To run for Concern and help combat world poverty, please just get in touch with Deirdre Murphy on 028 9033 1100 or email deirdre murphy@concern net
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Autism NI (PAPA)
Formed in 1989 by a group of parents and professionals concerned by the lack of Autism services in Northern Ireland, Autism NI seeks to ensure that people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their carers have access to appropriate services, enabling people with Autism to become valued members of the community
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Newry Hospice
Southern Area Hospice Services (SAHS) provides invaluable support and care to people, living within the Southern Health Board Area, who are suffering from Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and other terminal illnesses The aim is to provide the best quality of life for patients and their families All services are provided free of charge and Newry Hospice rely heavily on voluntary donations to continue providing special care
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Northern Ireland Kidney Research
The Northern Ireland transplant team hope to be out in force on 25th May both as participants and helpers - Northern Ireland Kidney Research support and promote research into causes, prevention and possible cures for kidney disease -provide specialist equipment for research not available on NHS - increase awareness of kidney disease and the success of modern treatments including transplatation - and promote the organ donor register - There are a large number of people in the Newry area currently suffering from kidney disease - This charity strives to give hope to those people searching for a cure - Local representative Geoffrey McCracken can be contacted at geoffreymccracken@btinternet com
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Headway Newry
Headway is a charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury - Newry Branch - 32, Elmwood Park, Newry, BT34 1LB - headwaynewry@tiscali co uk
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Womens Aid Newry
WOMENS AID KEEPING WOMEN AND CHILDREN SAFE
Women’s Aid Newry, Mourne, South Down and South Armagh was founded in 1983 in response to the urgent need to provide vital support and accommodation to women & children affected by domestic violence in our local community - If you would like to fundraise for Womens Aid Newry contact Eileen or Martina at the following number
Telephone 08009171414/02830250765
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