EVENTS

To read past reports on any of Southern Area Hospice Services main annual events and international challenges choose a title below or browse our full Ongoing Annual Events Programme

Ladies Lunch - Annual Dinner Dance - International Challenges

Light Up A Life Appeal - John Dalzell Sit Out Appeal - Car Raffle

Christmas Cards - Calendar

International Challenges

Southern Area Hospice Services most recent International challenge was the Mexican Trek in November 2007. It was the fifth overseas trekking challenge which the SAHS organised. The 8-day challenge through the rainforests and volcanoes of Mexico involved a 67km trek through spectacular scenery. Overall the trek raised an astonishing £210,000.

Details of Trek 2009 will be available shortly and if you are interested in taking part contact Joanne Lindsay-Martin on (028) 3025 1333

Click here for further information.
Source Code: TREK07
Contact Name: Joanne Lindsay-Martin on (028) 3025 1333

We have an event to suit everyone, so join us individually or get involved with family, friends and colleagues. We have a range of annual events to appeal to everyone. You’ll be guaranteed to have a great time whilst raising funds for your local Hospice.

Scroll down and select one of the charity events below to find out more information and how to get involved.

Lottery
First launched in 2000 the lottery has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds towards Hospice Care. Southern Area Hospice Services Lottery draw takes place every Friday when five lucky winners are chosen at random by computer. Winners are notified automatically through the post. So for as little as £1 per week you stand a good chance of winning one of five substantial prizes and perhaps more importantly you will also be supporting your local hospice. Click Here for further information on the lottery and how to join.

Source Code: FUNLOT
Contact Name: Fiona McQuade

SAHS Raffles (Spring and Christmas)
Southern Area Hospice Services have two main raffles throughout the year. One raffle is held during the Spring Season and the other is held at Christmas time.

Source Code: FUNLOT
Contact Name: Fiona McQuade

Bop Till You Drop
On Monday 6th February 2006 the fourth Bop till U Drop concert took place in the Canal Court Hotel organised by Magill Entertainments raising £7,288.36. Pictured are Susan McCann and Philomena Begley who appeared on stage on the night. Magill Entertainments have raised a staggering £63,362 for the hospice since the first Bop till U Drop in 2003. A big thank you from all of us at Southern Area Hospice Services, to the Magill Family, the Canal Court Hotel, to all the musicians, television and radio celebrities who gave of their time freely and to everyone who helped in any way. Watch out for details of next year’s event – it’s a night to remember!

Source Code: EVTBP6
Contact Name: Fiona Stephens

Slimathon
Lose Ibs to raise £’s for your local Hospice. Jog your way to your target success by making use of the healthy eating tips and the weigh in facilities. For the previous five years the Slimathon Campaign has been based in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre and has been very successful.  2006 was the first year that the Slimathon was held in Newry Sports Centre’s Treatment Room to help promote more privacy when weighing oneself. If you are interested in taking part in Slimathon 2008 please contact Lisa McCrink at (028) 3025 1333.

Source Code: EVTSS6
Contact Name: Lisa McCrink

Annual Hospice Dinner Dance
One of the biggest annual fundraising events for the Hospice took place on Friday 7th April, when the 36th annual dinner dance was held in the Canal Court Hotel. The Business community turned out to support the hospice Dinner Dance organised by the dedicated dance committee raising a spectacular sum of £50,000 for the Southern Area Hospice Services. Please click here for further information.
Source Code: EVTDDC
Contact Name: Lisa McCrink

Annual Hospice Towpath Walk
Pictured here are some of the walkers setting off on their 10-mile challenge from Newry Hockey Club to Jerrettspass and back on Sunday 20th April. It was a wonderful day. The slight drizzle of rain did not even dampen their spirits. If you are interested in taking part in the Annual Hospice Towpath Walk 2007 and would like to receive further information please contact Lisa at (028) 3025 1333.
Source Code: EVTWK6
Contact Name: Lisa McCrink

London Marathon
Are you a keen runner? Is it an ambition of yours to complete the London Marathon? Have you a dream to be like Paula Radcliffe or Dwain Chambers for a day and to feel the adrenalin of participating in one of the world’s greatest sporting events?

In 2007, for the first time ever Southern Area Hospice Services has 10 guaranteed places in next year’s Flora London Marathon, being held on 22nd April 2007 and Hospice Doctor, Dr Lawrence Dorman, has been the first to sign up.
Dr Dorman is urging people in the locality to support the team of runners who are participating in the London Marathon through their training and their fundraising. Dr Dorman said:

"This is a fantastic opportunity for the Hospice to be able to send ten people to one of the greatest and most challenging events of the sporting calendar. I'm really looking forward to it. Working for Hospice, I have first hand experience of how important the services that the hospice provides are for those patients and their families who need them. By competing in the London Marathon 2007 for Hospice we hope to raise thousands of pounds for the Hospice to help reach the £1.74million target so the hospice can continue to provide vital services for local people".

For more information on the London Marathon click here or phone Emma at (028) 3025 1333.

Source Code: EVTWK6
Contact Name: Emma Trainor

Ladies Lunch
The Ladies Lunch generously sponsored by the Canal Court Hotel took place on the 25th May 2006 and is considered to be one of the highlights in the Newry and Mourne social calendar. This year's Ladies luncheon introduced Billy Dixon as the Guest of Honour. He is a regular face on television and leader in the field of Personal Marketing, which includes image and body language. Click here for more information.
Source Code: EVTLL6
Contact Name: Fiona Stephens

Mini-Marathon
The Women’s Flora Mini-Marathon in Dublin is getting more popular as twice as many ladies took part this year compared to last year. With the glorious weather reaching mid 20’s and matched by the enthusiasm of the ladies, it was a great day out for everyone. If you would like to take part in next year's mini-marathon please call (028) 3025 1333.
Source Code: EVTMM6
Contact Name: Kristen King

Golf Tournament
This year’s Charity Golf Classic was held on Sunday 9th July at Warrenpoint Golf Club. Companies participate by making subscription fee to a tee or green. In return their company name will be displayed on the tee or green and also printed on the scorecard.

The Golf competition is played as a four person team event (any combination of players) and will have 1st and 2nd individual prizes, team prizes, best lady prize and nearest the pin. The Prize Giving and an evening of music and craic followed the competition. For more information on Golf Tournament 2007 please contact Joanne at (028) 3025 1333.

Source Code: EVTGF6
Contact Name: Joanne Lindsay-Martin

Coffee Morning
Ireland’s biggest coffee morning took place this year on the 14th of September. It could not be easier to raise money for the hospice. Simply gather family, friends or work colleagues together and charge them for their coffee. Bewleys will provide coffee free of charge. It is that Simple. To register as a coffee host for 2007 fill in the event application form and return to the fundraising office for the attention of Kristen.
Source Code: EVTCOF
Contact Name: Kristen King

Donegal Walk
The sponsored walk was initially organised by Rainbow Hospice Support group but in the past number of years it has been organised directly by the Hospice. In 2006, 40 people were recruited to participate in the Donegal walk which included an overnight stay. For more information contact Joanne at (028) 3025 1333.
Source Code: EVTDON
Contact Name: Joanne Lindsay-Martin

Car Raffle
Southern Area Hospice Services are setting off on a Mini Adventure, supported by David Prentice MINI, Portadown, where you could end up walking away with the keys of a fantastic MINI One and free insurance for one year courtesy of Autoline Insurance Group in Newry.

The Mini Adventure sees the road show travel to shopping centres and locations across the Southern Health Board Area from Wednesday 1st August until the end of October selling tickets for the annual Southern Area Hospice Services 'Win a Car Campaign'. Raffle tickets are priced at £1 each, are available at each venue. Click here for more information.

Source Code: EVTCAR
Contact Name: Lisa McCrink

SAHS 500 Club
SAHS 500 Club campaign aims to raise £50,000 by inviting 500 businesses in the Co.Tyrone area to make a donation of £100 each to the hospice services in the Southern Health Board Area. SAHS runs an out-patient clinic at South Tyrone Hospital in Dungannon helping those affected by cancer and other terminal illnesses. Entry forms for Hospice 500 Club have been sent out to businesses in the area and can also be obtained by contacting Fiona Stephens on (028) 3025 1333.
Source Code: CORDGN
Contact Name: Fiona Stephens

Christmas Cards
This established appeal has been growing on a fast basis since 2000 due to the implementation of Sponsorship, new ranges of cards etc. SAHS have a broad range of Christmas Cards to suit all tastes available through as many mechanisms as possible to the public. The Southern Area Hospice name is printed on each card and this will be posted to thousands of homes increasing the profile of the Hospice. The new Christmas Cards for 2007 will be available to see soon and to find out about purchasing a pack click here for more information.

Source Code: FUNXMAS
Contact Name: Siobhan McArdle

Christmas Gift Campaign
This new appeal is run in connection with the Christmas Cards and promotes giving Christmas Gift Certificates instead of presents to family and friends. If you are interesting in buying a Christmas Gift Certificate please contact Lisa McCrink at (028) 3025 1333.

Source Code: FUNGFT
Contact Name: Lisa Mc Crink

Light up a Life
At Christmas you can sponsor a light in memory of your loved one. At SAHS we remember our loved ones and friends by sponsoring a light on our Christmas tree. Click here for further information.

Source Code: LGTCLD/LGWRM
Contact Name: Siobhán McArdle

John Dalzell
In 2005 John Dalzell's Sit-out Team exceeded all expectation by collecting the astonishing amount of £100,000 in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services. All of the £100,000 raised by “The John Dalzell Sit-Out” goes directly to the hospice to help care for the local people who need support. Click here for further information on the John Dalzell Sit-Out Campaign.

Source Code: EVTS06
Contact Name: Siobhán McArdle

Click here to download an Event Application Form to send for further information.