A local indoor sports centre has announced a new charity partnership, which will benefit children diagnosed with cancer, and their families in Northern Ireland.
Eddie Irvine Sports, which is owned by Formula 1 racing legend Eddie Irvine, has nominated local children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children as its charity partner for 2018.
The family-run sports centre in Bangor has committed to getting involved in a range of fundraising events and activities to support the charity, who provide practical, emotional and financial support to children aged 0-24 living with cancer, and their families.
As well as planning a Golf Day on 25th May, the team at Eddie Irvine Sports have already put pedal to the metal, by holding a Spinathon earlier this month in aid of the charity. Plans are also underway to decorate the go-kart track in honour of the charity’s brand colours, including their very own ‘Daisy Corner’.
Speaking about the new partnership, Thomas Fegan, Centre Director, Eddie Irvine Sports said:
“Eddie Irvine Sports are delighted to have partnered with Cancer Fund for Children as our 2018 charity of the year.
“We welcome hundreds of thousands of children to enjoy our activities each and every year, so it is a real pleasure and honour to support a charity that offers so much support to children going through a difficult time, to help them cope with the impact of their cancer diagnosis.
“We are genuinely committed do whatever we can to support such a worthwhile cause.”
Matthew Allen, Corporate Fundraiser, Cancer Fund for Children added:
“It’s fantastic that Eddie Irvine Sports have pledged their support for Cancer Fund for Children. As a local charity, we receive less than 0.5% of our funding from the government, so really rely on the support of local businesses like this to help fund our vital services for children with cancer. I’m looking forward to working with Eddie Irvine Sports over the next year, and wish them all the best of luck with their fundraising.”
Every week in Northern Ireland, three families get the devastating news their child has cancer. Cancer Fund for Children understands the devastating impact a cancer diagnosis and treatment can have on the whole family and that beyond the essential clinical care there is a family life that needs to be rebuilt at home and in the community. Their team of experienced Specialists help families cope with the impact cancer has on their lives, supporting them through life during and after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.
To find out more about the work of Cancer Fund for Children, go to www.cancerfundforchildren.com.
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