Portarlington pub country night raises vital funds for Laois cancer service
Portarlington Country and Western themed night drew big crowd
A big well done to Deirdre Connolly who organised a fun fundraising event with Eoghan Coffey from The Anvil Inn, Portarlington that his raised vital funds for a Laois cancer suppport service.
A massive €7760 was raised from the Country and Western night held on August 3 at the popular Portlarlington.
Well done to all who donated on the night and to everyone who helped put this event together, including the musicians, DJ, sponsors, volunteers and all the staff at The Anvil Inn.
All monies raised will go towards the Cuisle Centre on the Block Road in Portlaoise for the continued services provided at the Centre, which they offer free of charge to their patients and their families.
The Cuisle Centre says it provides emotional support to people affected by cancer including those who care for them, from the time of diagnosis, throughout their cancer journey. They say this gentle and caring support takes place in a confidential, professional, and non-judgmental environment.
Annual running costs are in the region of €350,000 which is primarily funded by community fundraising. This is aided by support from the NCCP (National Cancer Care Programme), Irish Cancer Society, Laois Hospice, HSE, Laois County Council, National Lottery.