Bop Till U Drop raises £12,500

10th March saw 1,150 people descend upon the Canal Court Hotel for the Annual Bop Till U Drop Event. As well as local people, some travelled from Cavan, Longford, Wicklow, London and Manchester.

Michael Magill Entertainments, in conjunction with Susan McCann, Five FM, Prestige Print and Design and the Canal Court Hotel all came together to help raise this fantastic sum of money.  Those approaching the Canal Court Hotel were able to hear his live Five FM Broadcast and that set the scene for a sparkling evening.

Stars such as Jimmy Buckley, Aidan Quinn, Malachy Cush, Susan McCann, Rose Marie, Sharon Larkin, and Luv Bug, to name but a few all joined Philomena Begley to help her celebrate 45 years in the Entertainments Industry all in aid of the Southern Area Hospice Services.

Pictured here is Michael Magill, Susan McCann, David Connell (Canal Court Hotel), Micheal Magill, David Johnston (Prestige Print), presenting the £12,500 cheque to Lisa Mc Crink (Southern Area Hospice Services), on the 14th April 2008.

How Corporates Can Help

Southern Area Hospice Services recognises that local companies are often looking for new and innovative ways they can show their committment to the local community and gain valuable benefits.

If your company  would like to help us raise funds in 2008 or join the Corporate 500 Club, please contact Fiona Stephens at (028) 3025 1333. We would be delighted to hear from you. Click here for more information.

                                Spring Clean 2008 Campaign

Spring into action and clear out those cupboards you have been putting off since the New Year. It is time to give your life a clean sweep while helping others!! Instead of throwing them in the bin, drop all those unwanted or unused items off in a black bag at your local Hospice Shop. If you have unwanted clothes, ornaments, books, DVDs, CDs, toys or other items please leave them at your local Southern Area Hospice Shop in Newry, Banbridge and Dungannon. They can be resold or recycled and help raise vital funds for your local Hospice. Please click here to find your local Hospice shop addresses

                            New Hospice Textile Banks

From the 15th January Southern Area Hospice Services introduced their new textile banks at ten different locations throughout the Newry and Mourne and Armagh regions, with the plans to extend through the rest of Southern Health Board Region. Southern Area Hospice Services will be working with OSM Ireland Ltd, who will be responsible for emptying the bins and help raise funds for the Hospice. Old clothes can be sent to local Hospice shops or to the textile banks located:

Newry and Mourne Council Area

• Newry: Chapel Road
• Camlough: Quarter Road
• Newtownhamilyon: Newry Road
• Warrenpoint: Upper Dromore Road
• Kilkeel: Ballymageogh Road
• Hilltown: Rostrevor Road
• Mayobridge: Aughnagun Landfill Site

Armagh Council Area

• Armagh: Station Road Recycling Centre
• Richhill: Recreation Centre
• Loughgall: County Park

For more information please contact Alan at (028) 3025 1333.

26th May 2008 is the date set for the inaugural running of the Newry City Marathon. For many years our local athletes have travelled to support marathons in all corners of Ireland and further a field. Now it is our turn to host the event and welcome runners and their supporters from around the world. For application form and for more information log onto www.newrycitymarathon.com.

Women's Mini Marathon

Ladies are you looking for a challenge? This year the Women's Mini Marathon will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd June 2008 in Dublin City Centre.  This event is the biggest all women event of its kind.  Women of all levels of fitness are urged to take part as you can choose to walk, jog or run the 10 kilometres (6.2 miles).  Southern Area Hospice Services will provide return transport and your race t-shirt on the day.  For further information and a registration form, contact Kirsten on (028) 3025 1333.  The number of entries will be limited so to avoid disappointment, please register as soon as possible to ensure you can take part.  Go that extra mile - You’ll be helping to provide specialist care and support for people affected by cancer and other life limiting illnesses in our community.

The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon is the biggest all women’s event of its kind in the world. It has grown steadily in numbers since it began in 1983 with its popularity increasing significantly over the last few years. Over those years some 560,000 women have entered the event. For more information on the Flora Ladies Mini-marathon log onto www.womensminimarathon.ie

4 Peaks Challenge

In July 2008, a team of volunteers from the Emergency Services (Fire, Ambulance and PSNI), the Newry Reporter and the Southern Area Hospice Services, will attempt to accomplish the Four Peaks Challenge – the ascent of the highest peak in each of the four Nations of the UK namely; Snowdon (Wales), Scaffell Pike (England), Ben Nevis (Scotland) and Slieve Donard (Northern Ireland) - in the fastest possible time (30-36 hours) in aid of the Southern Area Hospice Services. The approximate travel distance is 750 miles (by coach) and the ascent distance (trekking) of around 30 miles. 

For more information, contact Majella at the fundraising office on (028) 3025 1333.

Abseil

Southern Area Hospice Services will be reaching to the sky for the second year. Last Year the first abseil was organised with fantastic success. If you would be interested in taking part in the Hospice Abseil's 2008:

• Marlbourgh House in Craigavon on 14th June

• Canal Court Hotel in Newry on the 24th August

For more information please contact Kirsten at the fundraising office at (028) 3025 1333.

                                   Annual Hospice Towpath Walk

                                                  Will take place on

                                              Sunday 27th April 2008

Leaving the Cue Club, Newry at 3pm walking to Jerrettspass and back to Newry

             Contact the Fundraising Office to register and find out more information.

                                BE PERSONAL NOT PREDICTABLE                 

                                             Wedding Favours

Are you planning the Wedding of your dreams in 2008? Wondering what type of wedding favours you want to provide?

Often the bride and groom want to show their guest gratitude for the love, support and kindness shown to them in the lead up to and on their special day. Supporting Southern Area Hospice Services by way of donation in lieu of other favours, is an unique way of thanking your guests for celebrating your wedding. It is the perfect finishing touch to your big day and is a very meaningful gift. Sometimes the finest gift is the one that helps others.

Southern Area Hospice Services Wedding Favours are becoming a very popular option for many couples, as the money is donated towards helping others.

Gift Certificates

Are you not sure what to get some one for their birthday ore wedding anniversary?

In lieu of presents you can purchase a Hospice Gift Certificate on their behalf, which can help others.

Gift Certificates are available at all receptions. For more information phone Fiona McQuade at (028) 3025 1333.

      Hospice Lottery Roadshow

How does the lottery work?

Each £1 entry entitles you to a unique 5 digit playing number, which we will issue you with.  Every Friday 5 lucky winners are chosen at random by computer, winners are notified automatically through the post.  The winning numbers are also published in the local press each month.

What are the Prizes?

The weekly prizes are as follows:  1st Prize  £500, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £150, 4th Prize £100, 5th Prize £50.  So for as little as £1 per week you stand chance of winning one of six substantial prizes.  These prizes are on offer every week – there is no roll over! What better way to give to the hospice and also have an opportunity to win something for yourself!

If you would like to join the Southern Area Hospice Services simply download the form on our website by clicking the icon along the right hand side of the homepage. To find out more information please click here and download a lottery application form.

Committed to Giving?

One way you can help SAHS to continue its work is by joining our “Committed to Caring” campaign and donating monthly through standing order. This is an important way of supporting the work of the hospice as Majella Gollogly Fundraising Manager explains,

" Regular gifts are very important to the hospice as they enable us to look to the future in the knowledge that there is a guaranteed level of regular funds already pledged by our donors. By donating just £10 per month, or whatever you can afford, you will be helping us not only to maintain our existing services but also to plan for the future needs of our patients”.

To find out more information about the “Committed to Caring Campaign” please contact the fundraising Office on (028) 30251333.

  Online Justgiving Facility

As we appreciate your efforts in raising money for us... we want to make your life as easy as possible!! It is an easy and efficient way to donate and raise money for your local Hospice...

Are you taking part in a sponsored event in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services?  Want to avoid the hassle of chasing people for their sponsorship money after the event? Justgiving could be the answer!!!!!

Justgiving is a faster and more secure way of donating than any other method. Friends, Family and Colleagues donate by credit or debit cards. Supporters can create fundraising pages to collect sponsorship for an event or pay tribute to a loved one.

                                       Click Here for more information!!!

                   Or contact our fundraising Office on (028) 3025 1333.

Minister Ritchie visits Southern Area Hospice Services

DR MORRIS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR, INTERVIEW

Once palliative care was undervalued as it was an unfamiliar concept. Now more medical practitioners are coming on stream to expose the values of holistic care. Recently in an interview with the Newry Reporter, the Southern Area Hospice Services Director Dr Osmond Morris shared his views on the Sean of Change in the Medical attitudes. The words "Dignity in Caring" hover across the cross as you enter the Southern Area Hospice Services, Courtenay Hill Headquarters, a symbol of the services' founder Sister Teresa Byrne. Few could have thought Sister Teresa and Dame Cecily Saunders' concept for holistic care would have had such an impact on the attitudes of doctors towards the care of those with terminal illness. Please Click here to read the rest of the interview.

When is a Hospice, not a Hospice?

Relief, comfort and compassion describe Southern Area Hospice Services. Recently Heather Simpson, Newry Reporter journalist interviewed one of the Hospice’s Community Liaison Sisters, Cecilia Markey about the house on the hill at the forefront of palliative care. Please Click here to read the rest of the interview.

BT STAFF COMPLETE NEWRY CARES CHALLENGE

Hardworking BT satff completed a Business in the Community Cares Challenges at the Southern Area Hospice in Newry on Friday September 14th. Fifteen members of BT's HR team travelled from both Belfast and Dublin to the Hospice to carry out improvements such as painting and maintaining garden furniture. In addition to the pysical labour, a special donation of £1,000 was also made by the BT HR team, who had fundraised in support of the Hospice. Please Click here to read the rest of the story.

                                       Click Here for more information!!!

                   Or contact our fundraising Office on (028) 3025 1333.