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#forkenny Memorial Run
Shamrock Car & Machinery Club
#forkenny Sun 5th Aug 2018 In aid of S.O.F.T ireland
Many thanks to Ben and all the people that helped to organise this great event. SOFT appreciate it.
We want to thank Kennys Friends and everyone that supported Kennys Mmemorial Run the Shamrock car and machinery club,Mattie Gorman and Robert and the Mc Keon family for organising the tractor run, and Eden vintage club,the Honda 50 Boys the Big Bike’s and all those who travelled from Kerry ,Limerick and other places to take part in the run .Greg and Fergus o Reilly for spraying the Honda 90. Shane Hynes and Brian Murphy for the music and craic. To Highfield Golf Club for providing a great venue for the afters with superb food. Thank you all so much. As we approach Kennys third anniversary it is very uplifting to us to see so many people at A1 on the morning keeping Kennys Memory alive. Ken Gone But Not Forgotten Always Loved And Greatly Missed
#forkenny for SOFT
#forkenny Memorial Run Facebook
Shamrock Car & Machinery Club
#forkenny Twitter
Honda 50 Run #forkenny Facebook
Sun 5th Aug 2018
In aid of S.O.F.T. Ireland
Bikes, Vintage Cars, Tractors and Honda 50s Welcome
Leaving from A1 Car Wash Edenderry at 12 noon returning at 3 pm to Highfield Golf club for music and food.
Entry Fee €15
Music by Shane Hynes
Contact Ned 087 3847889 Ryan 085 2161551
Kenneth Dunne RIP
“Tributes have been paid to the young Edenderry motorcyclist who lost his life in a horrific collision on the old N4 outside M
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SOFT September Day in Tramore
SOFT Ireland are grateful to Cathy Hayden, Tramore, Co. Waterford for a recent donation. She celebrated her 60th birthday and asked guests for a donation to SOFT in lieu of a present in memory of her daughter Claire who was born with Edwards’ Syndrome.
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Skydive in aid of S.O.F.T Ireland
Organised by Niamh Rispin
All proceeds went directly to S.O.F.T Ireland.
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FCI stage ‘monster’ charity BBQ
in aid of S.O.F.T Ireland Sun 15th July
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) staged its annual monster charity barbecue.
Thanks to Peter, Patrick and all involved in making it a success. It is appreciated by SOFT.
FCI Website
FCI Facebook
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SOFT’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon ♦♦♦Sunday 3rd June♦♦♦
SOFT called all ladies to walk, jog or run in aid of S.O.F.T. on Bank Holiday Sun 3rd June 2018.
Friends, relations and colleagues participated in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
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Limerick Lions Club – Seven Bridges Walk 29th April 29 April 2018
SOFT Ireland participated in the Limerick Lions Club annual ‘Seven Bridges Walk on Sunday April 29th from the Locke Bar, George’s Quay, Limerick.
Thanks and congratulations to all the participated!
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Valentine Coffee Mornings
At our AGM this year we decided to try and organise coffee mornings in aid of SOFT in or around Valentine Week 14th February 2018. Below are some reports.
Raise funds for SOFT Ireland.
Promote our organisation.
Assure families that we are here to help.
Coffee Morning Castletroy Park Hotel Limerick
Michael and Kay Fagan as well as Nicola and Greg Foley organised a Coffee Morning on Tues 6th March in Castletroy Park Hotel Limerick in the Conservatory
The hotel is situated off the M7 Dublin motorway, adjacent to the University of Limerick and minutes from Limerick centre
At the same time another Coffee morning was run at Adare Woollens in the picturesque village of Adare, Co Limerick, Adare Woollens is situated in the Heritage Centre surrounded by ancient medieval buildings. Visitors are charmed by the ambience of the historic, unspoilt village.
Coffee Morning and Raffle Pastoral Centre, Dunshaughlin
St Valentine’s Day clashed with Ash Wednesday this year on Wed 14th Feb may have impeded peoples ability to consume too many cakes. But helped to moderate their dietary intake just a little. Overall it ran off smoothly. Just to mention that the Raffle Sponsors were Cillin Cakes, Supervalu, Champagne Beauty, Classic Cuts etc….And everything that went into the box goes to SOFT and is much appreciated.
Other coffee mornings organised were
Antoinette and Adrian Conroy on Fri 9 Feb
Geraldine and Terry Matthews on Sun 4 Mar
Thanks to Terry, Antoinette and everyone that helped to organise these events.
SOFT Ireland the Support Organisation For Trisomy 13/18 in Ireland is a voluntary group dedicated to providing support, assistance and information for families of children born with Pataus’ Syndrome (Trisomy 13) and Edward’s Syndrome (Trisomy 18). Support is provided during prenatal diagnosis, during the childs’s life and after the child’s passing. It was formed in 1991. Soft Ireland is run by parents affected by Trisomy 13/18 and related disorders.
SOFT Ireland is funded entirely by members fundraising and public donation and now, more than ever, we need your support to help us continue our work.
There are many ways you can help us raise vital funds – coffee morning, pub quiz, golf classic, bag packing in your local shops, race night, marathon sponsorship, church gate collection…..
Should you be interested in organising an event please feel free to contact any of our fundraising sub-committee who have first-hand experience of organising such events and will be delighted to help with advice and suggestions. We can provide you with t-shirts, sponsorship cards, pens and literature on SOFT Ireland.
For all your fundraising issues contact us at at soft.fundraising@gmail.com
S.O.F.T. Coffee Mornings 2018
♠♠♠ S.O.F.T. Ireland Coffee Mornings ♠♠♠
The SUPPORT ORGANISATION FOR TRISOMY (S.O.F.T.) is a voluntary group dedicated to providing support, assistance and information for families of children diagnosed and born with Patau’s Syndrome (T13) and Edward’s syndrome (T18). Babies born with these syndromes often have serious life threatening conditions with developmental delay and a limited life expectancy.
Support is provided during pre-natal diagnosis, during the child’s life and after the child’s passing.
The primary function is to raise funds and prmote SOFT Ireland as well as to assure families that we re there to help.
Coffee Morning Castletroy Park Hotel Limerick
Michael and Kay Fagan as well as Nicola and Greg Foley organised a Coffee Morning on Tues 6th March in Castletroy Park Hotel Limerick in the Conservatory
The hotel is situated off the M7 Dublin motorway, adjacent to the University of Limerick and minutes from Limerick centre
Below are some pictures from the Event and it wouldn’t have been so successful only for the Sponsorship of the Tea/Coffee & beautiful pastries / desserts sponsored on the day by colleagues here at The Castletroy Park Hotel.
Coffee Morning and Raffle Pastoral Centre, Dunshaughlin
St Valentine’s Day clashed with Ash Wednesday this year on Wed 14th Feb may have impeded peoples ability to consume too many cakes. But helped to moderate their dietary intake just a little. Overall it ran off smoothly. Just to mention that the Raffle Sponsors were Cillin Cakes, Supervalu, Champagne Beauty, Classic Cuts etc….And everything that went into the box goes to SOFT and is much appreciated.
Coffee Mornings Meath
Jackie and Ian O’Brien report on their recent annual festive coffee afternoon.
“The coffee afternoon was in memory of our dearest sister Dolly and Dad Derry, whom we all miss very much.”
“Thanks to SOFT Ireland for all their support over the years and also for their continued support. It is great to be able to help and support SOFT in any way we can.
This year our coffee afternoon was held on the 3rd Dec 2017 at the usual venue. We all had a great day and it was great to see some of our SOFT friends attend. We raised €900 on the day.”
“We are also delighted to have two cheques for SOFT Ireland, each worth €5OO each.
These cheques were presented to us for SOFT Ireland by The Combines 4 Charity group and we are very thankful to them for thinking of SOFT Ireland. We hope that SOFT will benefit greatly from the total amount of €1900 raised.”
Combines 4 Charity was formed in 2009 by a group of 10 cereal famers.
SOFT Ireland is very grateful to Ian and Jackie who are SOST Members and to Combines 4 Charity for such a generous donation.
Other coffee mornings organised were
Antoinette and Adrian Conroy on Fri 9 Feb
Geraldine and Terry Matthews on Sun 4 Mar
Thanks to everyone.