Big triciafest update!
In May 2018 my sister, got married and asked guests to give to Macmillan in lieu of wedding presents. On the evening of the wedding, local rock bands Fragment, Trucker Diablo, Nasa Assassin, Gasoline Outlaws and Lo Mejor played a gig at The Diamond Rock Club in Ahoghill. Nicknamed ‘Triciafest’, the night raised money through ticket and merchandise sales. Other bands and local businesses also helped by giving auction and raffle prizes.
Total amount raised through all the fundraising was £8,748.
As a result of the money raised, Macmillan is now able to provide the Northern Trust with funds to refurbish a Family Room in Causeway Hospital, including the provision of reclining chairs that can be moved onto Wards, at bedsides. This allows families of cancer patients a relaxing place to have a break and talk, as well as allowing carers to spend time more comfortably at their loved one’s bedside. This is particularly important for older carers.
On Monday I am getting the obligatory media photo of me handing over the ‘big cheque’. Yesterday I gave an interview to the Coleraine Chronicle.
YOUR generosity is going to make a genuine difference to local cancer patients. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My family and friends totally rock! Xxx
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