Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams launch new Fundraiser with South Tipp Hospice
On June 11th, 12th & 13th in County Tipperary Golf Club, Dundrum, will host a Golf Classic with the proceeds divided 50/50 between the Club and the Hospice.
Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams GAA Club in conjunction with South Tipperary Hospice have launched a new fundraising initiative.
Speaking at the official launch of the joint Golf Classic between Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams Club and South Tipperary Hospice Movement on Wednesday March 26th last in Pairc Ciocaim Dundrum, Chairman of the Hospice Sean O’Donovan, opened by expressing his gratitude to the Club in this new venture.
Continuing he acknowledged the long association between the two organisations in conjunction with The Horgan Family which had previously run a Golf Classic in memory of the Late Richie and Breda Horgan for 10 years. He said that both the Club and The Horgan family had done tremendous work raising a huge amount of money in that time and that they were very grateful for all they had done and wanted to again thank the Horgan family.
Continuing Mr. O’Donovan said no family is untouched by Cancer and it is awful news for any family to have to deal with. He said the Hospice had previously mainly been involved in palliative care but now were getting involved much earlier and that it was not just confined to Cancer diagnosis but all sorts of serious illnesses. They have now established a link with the Grief Centre for Children, in Limerick and in the past six months had begun sending in carers into homes to compliment Hospice nurses. He explained that the relationship is still there with the Hospice nurses and that they relied on them to identify individual needs and convey them to the Hospice so that funding can be provided. Concluding he wished the Club the very best of luck in this new venture.
Chairman of Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams GAA, Tommy Landers thanked all for coming out to launch this the first Annual Golf Classic in conjunction with South Tipperary Hospice. Describing it as a ‘Very important venture’ for both the Club and South Tipperary Hospice he also acknowledged the work done by the Horgan Family and again thanked them for their endeavours over that 10-year period.
Continuing he said this year’s classic will be run over three days commencing on June 11th, 12th & 13th in County Tipperary Golf Club, Dundrum, all the proceeds from the Classic will be divided 50/50 between the Club and the Hospice. He appealed to all to support in whatever way they can either through Corporate Sponsorship of €500, entering a team of 4 for €200 or Tee Box sponsorship €50. He also thanked Mr. Joe Murray of County Tipperary Golf Club who had secured some fantastic prizes including, a 2 Nights Stay for 4 in Broadhaven Bay Hotel with 2 rounds of Golf for 4 in Cairn Golf Links Belmullet valued at €2,000, 4 Taylor Made Hybrids, 4 Taylor Made Wedges, 4 Golf Bags, 4 Pairs of Golf Shoes plus many more prizes. Interested in entering a team please contact Seamus O’Dwyer on 087-4180474 or sponsoring a Tee Box contact Tommy Landers 087-2516048. To sponsor, donate or provide prizes for raffle contact: golfclassic2025@gmail.com.
Chairman of Tipperary Co. Council Cllr. Declan Burgess was also present and praised the work of the Hospice and Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams GAA Club and wished the Club the very best of luck in the Golf Classic.