Shay Given has urged anyone thinking about registering a team for Relay for Life Donegal 2014 to “make the commitment today”.
Shay shows his support for Relay for Life
The former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper said being a member of any team can be a memorable and rewarding experience.
But he added “Being a Relay for Life Donegal team member takes memorable and rewarding to a whole new/different level”.
The Lifford man said people he knows who have participated at the events over the past two years who have told him about their fulfillment at taking part.
Shay said “Surely to experience this first hand must be truly incredible?”
Astonishingly, according to the successful goalkeeper, “20 people each week are diagnosed with cancer; that’s why the Relay for Life Donegal committee believes there are 1000 reasons to Relay”.
Shay asks everyone reading this article to consider their reasons to Relay.
“If you feel you have at least one reason to Relay, then contact Nicola Mc Bride or any committee member in order to get registered today. With so many people being diagnosed with cancer in Donegal, it is essential to have funding in place that will ensure delivery of key services when required”.
Last year Relay for Life Donegal raised a staggering €320,728 for research.
In addition, €328,225 was spent by The Irish Cancer Society on cancer services in Donegal.
Without assistance The Irish Cancer Society would find it impossible to provide vital services; such as care to drive, nursing services, financial aid, helpline calls, counselling, survivors supporting survivors, youth programmes, cancer support centres, booklets and leaflets, etc.
Shay highlights that “all proceeds raised from Relay for Life Donegal 2014, will be spent on providing vital cancer services in Donegal” and urges the public to “please call Nicola on 086 8880399 or email nicolamcbride@ymail.com, email relayforlifedonegalapplications@yahoo.com, or contact any committee member”.
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