Munster rugby nominates charities for 201516
Munster Rugby are pleased to announce Children's Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin (CMRF) and Headway as their nominated charities for 2015/'16. Over the season Munster Rugby will be working closely with each charity, providing them with active support on specific projects and will work to help them raise awareness and funds for projects in Ireland.
The support for nominated charities includes player appearances, signed merchandise, and fundraising events such as the official Charity match and annual Munster Rugby Awards.
Commenting on the announcement Claire Cooke, Munster Rugby CSR Project Manager said: 'As with every season, it's never easy to choose between the many deserving charities that apply to us. Through the involvement of players, matchday interaction, a dedicated charity match and the association of the Munster Rugby brand, this season we hope that we can make a real difference for CMRF Crumlin and Headway.
As always Munster will continue to faciliate other charity requests throughout the season through matchday tickets and promotions.
CMRF Crumlin is the principal fundraising body for Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin as well as the National Children's Research Centre and is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life for this and future generations of sick children. CMRF Crumlin needs to raise €12 million per year to fund the needs of Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin and The National Children's Research Centre.
Headway acts as a lifeline for people living with acquired brain injury following a stroke, accident or fall. Their aim is to support people in their recovery, assist and encourage them to overcome the challenges and changes they are faced with after a brain injury and to regain as much independence as possible. All services are person-centred to assist individuals to rebuild their lives based on assessment of a person's needs and their own goals for recovery with the aim of maximising their potential and quality of life and promote independence.