EchoLive.ie, 16 Jun
The event in Youghal, organised by a father whose daughter is supported
by Cope, will include a raffle for dozens for signed sporting
memorabilia
East Cork town to host family fun day to support Cope Foundation
Peter Geary with his family: Peter is organising a charity event to
support Cope who have supported his three-year-old daughter Paige. he
has collected dozens of signed sports memorabilia for a bumper
‘Memorabilia Madness’ raffle.
Breda Graham
Excitement is building in Youghal ahead of a family fun day organised
by a loving father who wants to give back to the Cope Foundation for
supporting his three-year old daughter.
The family fun day organised by Peter Geary will take place at Youghal
Soccer Club next Saturday, June 22.
Mr Geary has also collected dozens of signed sports memorabilia for a
bumper ‘Memorabilia Madness’ raffle to be held later that day.
The celebrations will continue that evening with entertainment in
Hennessy’s Bar in Youghal.
Mr Geary’s daughter Paige has been supported by Cope Foundation’s
Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) in Midleton since she was
seven-months old.
Prizes
Speaking about the upcoming event, Mr Geary said: “As part of
Memorabilia Madness in aid of Cope Foundation, we have 100 fantastic
prizes up for grabs.
“These include signed jerseys from athletes around Ireland and beyond
and lots of amazing prizes donated by the local businesses in Youghal.
“Thank you so much to everyone who has bought a ticket or donated.
Tickets are €5 and are available to purchase at local businesses in
Youghal. Please support this amazing raffle for an amazing cause.”
Among the prizes up for grabs are a signed Ireland soccer jersey and a
Munster rugby jersey, a signed Jake O’Brien Lyon Soccer jersey, two
tickets for a Manchester United match, two tickets for the Munster vs
All Blacks match, signed Spike O’Sullivan and Steve Collins boxing
gloves and a range of signed county football and hurling jerseys from
all over Ireland including Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Clare, and
Galway.
Lead agency
Cope Foundation is the lead agency for three CDNTs in Cork.
The CDNTs provide direct support and interventions for children, young
people and their families in the home, clinic or other important
community environments such as schools.
There are 1,184 children and young people with complex disability needs
receiving or waiting for support and interdisciplinary interventions
from the three CDNTs.
Cope Foundation’s Children’s Disability Network manager for East
Central Cork, Caoimhe Dillon, said: “The East Central Cork Children’s
Disability team are extremely grateful to Peter and his family for
their generosity and kindness.”
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