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Picture special: New Year’s Day ‘plunge’ takes vital fundraiser closer to target

written by Chris McNulty January 2, 2021
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A FUNDRAISER in memory of a much-loved Burtonport woman designed to raise money for community counselling services is well on the way to the target.

Pictures by Mary Rodgers

Gemma’s Legacy of Hope is an Association set up to honour the memory of Gemma Boyle, who brought joy and happiness to her family and her community during her lifetime.

After a period of poor mental health Gemma died by suicide in February 2020.

A New Year’s Day plunge was held to help fund an affordable community counselling service for the Rosses and Fintown area.

On Friday, many took the plunge at Maghery, Cruit, and other areas along the west Donegal coast.

They were dips with a difference with each participating individually, rather than the group effort which had been the hope for the organisers.

Others across the world participated.

Donations are being accepted until January 31 and almost €19,000 of the €24,000 target has already been raised.

You can donate here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11394840_gemmas-legacy-of-hope—-new-years-plunge-2021.html?fbclid=IwAR0ILXGiuPW3SC8H4QGMEmkIHU55Ktb_9GtezoUX3JYEBJFFgtlKanTR7bs

Picture special: New Year’s Day ‘plunge’ takes vital fundraiser closer to target was last modified: January 3rd, 2021 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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