A message from Finn Ryan....

Hey dudes,

As most of you are aware I have organised Laois Winter Wonderland in Clonageera House, Durrow with two of my colleagues from Portlaoise Hospital for the past four years. We have run this event in association with The Bubble Gum Club. This year, due to financial constraints The Bubble Gum Club has postponed several events. Hence we have formed The Make Believers to preserve Winter Wonderland. We work with staff on the paediatric wards of hospitals in Portlaoise, Crumlin, Limerick, Kilkenny, Clonmel & Ballinasloe as well as The Central Remedial Clinic to identify children who are coping with terminal & long-term illness, social disadvantage & emotional trauma. This year Jack & Jill & Anam Cara (a charity established to support families after the death of a child) will also nominate families.

In our start-up year we need to raise almost €45,000, which is why we are thrilled that Easy Riders have chosen us as their beneficiary charity this year. The Easy Riders are a group from Rathdowney who select a different charity every year to fundraise for. They hope to raise €20,000 from their cycle on September 12th & 13th as well as their Gala Ball in The Heritage, Portlaoise on Saturday October 3rd. Tickets are €60 each & tables can accommodate 10, 11 or 12 guests.

I have secured the party animals ie: McKanns, Fitzpatricks, Marshalls (they are due a pregnancy..) & Furneys so are you up for it? Give me a buzz if you are 086 3898691.

Thanks,

Finn