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The Mayor's Nominated Charities for 2023-2024

 

Northern Ireland Children's Hospice

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice is a local charity providing specialist respite, symptom management and end of life palliative care to more than 400 infants, children and young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.

Their services also include supported short breaks where children and families can come and enjoy tailored activities in a safe environment with specially trained staff on hand at all times and care for the whole family.

www.nihospice.org/childrens-hospice

RVH Liver Support Group

The RVH Liver Support Group is an independent Northern Ireland based registered charity with a network of volunteer liver patients and their carers providing confidential, compassionate, emotional and psychological support for all adults, teenagers and children coping with any liver condition. The Group operates throughout Northern Ireland.

www.rvhliversupportgroup.org 

Action Deaf Youth

Action Deaf Youth formerly Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association was set up in 1988 after a reunion of young deaf people revealed shared feelings of isolation and a need for support. Action Deaf Youth offers youth support, to deaf children and young people aged 11-25 all over Northern Ireland. Their team supports young people to grow in self-confidence, develop through positive relationships and to actively participate with their peers and communities.

www.actiondeafyouth.org

 

 

Mayor's Charity Fundraiser

Mayor's Charity Fundraiser
 

In aid of RVH Liver Support Group, Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper will be held a Raffle at his Black Tie Charity Ball on Thursday 28 March. Congratulations to all the lucky winners who are as follows: 

  • A Drinks Hamper: Michaela Cooper 
  • £100 gift voucher for Lynas Foods: Mark Collins
  • Nathan Carter Merchandise including a CD, DVD, book and signed photo: Alan Boal
  • 2 x Garden Show Ireland Tickets & a Diarmuid Gavin book: Kristine McLean
  • Painting of Mossley Mill: Emma Purdy
  • 3 months MORE family membership: Reece 
  • 2 x tickets for the Northern Ireland Snooker Open at the Waterfront Hall (Mark Allen's first round): David O'Reilly
  • An Overnight Stay at The Hilton Hotel in Templepatrick: Chris Flynn
  • A Signed Ulster Rugby Ball: Allen Templeton
  • 4 x tickets for a Linfield game of choice with access to the Vice President’s box: Ann-Marie Duffy
  • A Concept Xpert Car detailing kit and bag: Alderman Linda Clarke 
  • £50 hamper for Starbucks at The Junction: Merla 
  • £100 voucher for Dobbies Garden Centre at The Junction: Sam Patterson
  • £100 voucher for Nike at The Junction: Robert Kerr
  • Easter Hamper: Michael Harris
  • Pet Painting by Sorrell Wills Art (up to the value of £200): Jane Megahy
  • Thomson Carter Hamper of Luxury Fragrances: Alastair Law
  • Cool FM Concert Tickets: Shannon Walsh, Stephanie Boyd and Brittany Cooper

Winners will be drawn on Thursday 28 March and will be updated on this page on Wednesday 3 April. If you wish to purchase tickets please E. mayorsoffice@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk