Another finanical boost for Drive To Survive campaign
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Set up following the passing of John Gallahue, the 'Drive To Survive' campaign has proved a spectacular success. Overseen by John's family and friends, this ambitious fundraising effort has resulted in almost €120,000 being raised to date - the bulk of it in the Limerick/Cork region. The success of the campaign spells good news for the beneficiaries Milford Hospice and Marymount Hospice in Cork.
On Saturday night last, 'Drive To Survive' co-ordinator, Dan Gallahue along with representatives from Marymount Hospice, were in Jackie O'Brien's Bar, Mitchelstown to collect a number of cheques from individuals who undertook a range of activities for this excellent cause.
The first cheque for €15,245.11 was raised by the Mitchelstown branch of 'Drive To Survive'. Eamonn Keane (chairman) Liam O'Grady (secretary) and Denise Cummins (treasurer) aided by a very hardworking committee helped organize a race night which accounted for the bulk of this money. Eamonn and Liam thanked everyone who contributed, especially Aidan and Mary O'Brien who hosted the event - Jimmy O'Donoghue, The Fogarty Band and Justin Finn were also thanked.
The next cheque was presented by Kildorrery mountaineer, Pat Kennedy who successfully scaled Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro - thanks to some very generous sponsorship Pat brought in €2,816.
The final cheque of the night came courtesy of John Courtney, the well known ESB employee and Mitchelstown GAA activist. Following a successful link up with his good friend, Pat Reynolds who runs B2A (Believe To Achieve), John collected the tidy sum of €1,462 through a sponsored weight loss initiative.
Responding, Dan Gallahue said the Mitchelstown region had put in a huge effort and the response from the town and its hinterland was fantastic. He sincerely thanked individuals and businesses who got involved in addition to all those who subscribed.
The 'Drive To Survive' campaign had exceeded all expectations and its success was testimony to the goodwill and generosity of the public, Dan said.
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