Banter to Fight Cancer

With all the doom and gloom around it is heartening every once in a while to have our spirits lifted by the goodness and generosity of our young people who have so much concern and empathy for those who need support at difficult times.   Such was the case when a group of young people from Breaffy, Castlebar, Partry and the hinterlands met with Angela Kirrane, Manager of Services at Mayo Cancer Support Association, Rock Rose House.

They said “So many of our friends are affected by cancer, we feel we have to do something”  And do something they did.  Their fundraising idea was aptly called “Banter to Fight Cancer” They walked the walk and talked the talk, had their hair shaved, legs, chests waxed, visited businesses, wrote letters and went door to door to maximise the effect of their campaign.  They took buckets, bibs, got permits and in the process they entertained and delighted the people of Castlebar with a day and night of fun, music, good food and above all support and empathy to all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. 

They raised a whopping €13,500.00 for Mayo Cancer Support Association, Rock Rose House so that all those who need the support and care offered can be guaranteed this service free of charge.   While they move on to their respective colleges and places of employment we are left with a feeling of encouragement in the work that we do for patients, families and friends affected by cancer and we will cherish this into the future.

Presenting a  Cheque for €13,500 to Joe Staunton Chairperson Mayo Cancer Support Association, from left  Laura Gibbons, Partry, Sinead O’Donohue, Castlebar; Susan Timothy,  Breaffy, Paul Heneghan, Breaffy,  Joe Staunton Chairperson Mayo Cancer Support Association, Katie Tuohy, Castlebar, Ita Heneghan Breaffy and  Angela Kirrane, Manager of Services Rock Rose House, Castlebar