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Archived Press Releases

Please see below a selection of archived press releases. If you are looking for a particular press release that is not listed, please contact quinnr@southernareahospiceservices.org for information.

Family Fun Day at the Southern Area Hospice
This year’s family fun day took place on Saturday 6th June 2009 and was a fun filled day for all the family.
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Women’s Mini Marathon
The Dublin Mini Marathon this year took place on Monday 1st June and was a great day out for everyone!
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Newry City Marathon
25th May 2009 was the date set for the second running of the Newry City Marathon.
Many participants ran the marathon, half marathon, and fun run on behalf of the Southern Area Hospice Services.
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5K Fun Run in Dungannon for Hospice!!
Saturday 23rd May saw the first ever 5k Fun Run in Dungannon Park for Southern Area Hospice Services.
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Bop till U Drop raises £9169.27 for Hospice!
Monday 23rd February 2009 saw 800 people descend upon the Canal Court Hotel for the Annual Bop till U Drop Event.
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39th Hospice Dinner Dance raised £45,000
On Tuesday 28th April 2009 Liam Goss, Chairperson of Southern Area Hospice Dinner Dance Committee, together with other committee members, presented a cheque for £45,000 to Mrs Ann Cooney (Chief Executive) of the Southern Area Hospice Services.
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Support Centre for cancer sufferers opens in Newry
A new Counselling and Therapy Centre for patients and families affected by Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease and MS has officially opened in Newry.
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New Garment Fitting Service available at the Donaldson Centre
A new Garment Fitting Service has been launched in Newry for women who have had breast surgery.
The service will start on Tuesday 21st April and will be available every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Donaldson Centre, on the 3rd floor at Southern Area Hospice, St.John’s House, Courtenay Hill, Newry.
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17th Year of Sit Out Raises Fantastic Funds For Hospice
John Dalzell, MBE and his Sit Out team have been braving the elements for another year with tremendous results raising a fantastic £97,000 for hospice services.
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