2024 AIB Community €1 Million Fund

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Hi Everyone,

We are seeking your help with the 2024 AIB Community €1 Million Fund which closes on the 12th of June 2024. That is next Wednesday. We are asking our followers to nominate the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre for an award. We will give you the details at the end of this post and if you could share this post with your followers that would be appreciated. You will find the nomination form at aib.ie/community-fund.

Fill out the nomination form with the following details:

1. Your name and email address

2. The charity name and charity registration number Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre CRN 20100346

3. One sentence about the centre: This Centre is voluntary run with help of CE Scheme participants. It is the oldest Cancer Support Centre in Ballinasloe. ( You may put in your own wording if you choose)

4. Select the region your local charity is based in: Connacht

5. Select the social theme under which your charity fits: Other

6. Click submit! That’s it, you have now nominated your local charity*

*Please note: 2022 and 2023 Charites that received funding are not eligible for nomination this year.

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The Ballinasloe Credit Union Social Fund is a resource aimed at providing financial assistance and support to projects within our common bond, focusing on social, cultural, or charitable endeavours. Through this fund, Ballinasloe Credit Union aims to foster a spirit of solidarity and mutual aid, embodying the cooperative principles upon which it was founded. Ballinasloe Credit Union has awarded Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre €4000 per over a two-year period to continue their work in providing therapies to those who are affected by cancer.

“This is great news for our Centre. We are so thankful to Ballinasloe Credit Union for their generous funding. It opens new possibilities for us “commented the Chairperson Liam Connaire. He continued; “we are a small voluntary run organisation on small budget this is a tremendous boast to us”.

 

Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre are currently looking for volunteers and volunteer Directors to join our small team.

Anyone interested can call into the office in Cullen’s Yard, off Main Street, Ballinasloe

Or Ring: 090 9649767

Photo from left to right:

Sean Madden Chairman Ballinasloe Credit Union

Shane Mc Neill Business Development manager BCU 

Phyllis Hogan Administrator Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre

Liam Connaire Chairperson Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre

Cheque Presentation

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Louise Fury, Tuam, presents a cheque for €1265.00 to Liam Connaire, Chairperson, Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre. Louise raised the money when she took part in the Sligo Camino in July.

“It’s events like this that help us to keep our centre open. We are grateful to Louise and anyone who wishes to do something similar should contact our Centre at 0909649767” – Liam Connaire

Reiki To Commence on Friday the 12th of May

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Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society are delighted to announce the commencement of our Reiki Therapy service, it will commence on Friday 12th May at our centre in Cullens Yard just off Main Street. It will run from 10.00am to 2.00pm every second week and booking is essential. Information on Reiki can be obtained from our office which is open from 10.00 am to 2.00pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Fundraising

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We would like to appeal to all clubs/societies/groups of friends who may be considering running a charity fund raiser event in the coming weeks to consider the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre.

Established in 2009 the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre provides emotional and practical support for anyone with a cancer diagnosis as well as their families and carers.

Our aim is to raise €10,000 in the next 6 months to continue providing a service to the people who may require it.

You can contact our office at 0909649767, email us at ballinasloecancer@gmail.com or message us on Facebook to discuss what you we can do for you to make your event a success.

Please share this post. Thank you very much.

Donations that have been given up till Christmas and in the New Year

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Donations that have been given up till Christmas and in the New Year

A huge thank you to the Donations that have come in over the Christmas and start of the New year very much appreciated.

We would like to thank the following

HOGARTY’S BIRCHGROVE BALLINASLOE CO.GALWAY gave a wonderful donation of €250

CORAL LEISURE CENTRE BALLINASLOE for raising €1000 by holding a Triathlon.

BALLINASLOE CREDIT UNION MAIN STREET For giving us a donation of €4000 as part of their Social Inclusion Fund and also supplying us with a computer.

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Church Gate Collections This Weekend - July 27 - 28

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Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre will be fundraising in the parishes and churches of Ballinasloe and the greater Ballinasloe area this weekend.

We would greatly appreciate the support of the community and all that can donate.

See the timetable below to find where your local Church Gate Collection will be.

 

Church Gate Collection Times

Ahascracgh: Sat: 8pm. Sun: 10:00am
Creagh: Sat: 7pm
St.Michaels: Sat: 8pm. Sun: 9:15am, 12:00pm
Gurteen: Sun: 10:00am
Ballymacward: Sat: 8pm
Clontuskert: Sun: 10:00am
Kiltormer: Sat: 8pm
Laurencetown: Sun: 11:30am
Mountbellew: Sun: 11:00am
Clonfert: Sun: 10:00am
Eyrecourt: Sat: 6:30pm
Kilconnell: Sun: 10:30am
Killimor: Sat: 8pm. Sun 11:30am
Tiernascragh: Sun 10:00am
Caltra: Sun 10:00am
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For the latest news, follow us on our Facebook page and make sure to check out the rest of the website. If you have any queries about our services, please contact us, 090 9645574.

Congrats to our Easter Raffle Winner

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Patricia Hurley accepting hamper on behalf of their grandchild, Emma Hurley.

Patricia Hurley accepting hamper on behalf of their grandchild, Emma Hurley.

Congratulations to Emma Hurley on being drawn in the raffle for our Easter hamper!

Emma fundraised money on behalf of the centre and was drawn as the winner this morning.

A massive thank you to all fundraisers and everyone who donated for this good cause.

If you want to fundraise for Ballinasloe Cancer Support visit our fundraising page for more details, click here.

For the latest news, follow us on our Facebook page and make sure to check out the rest of the website. If you have any queries about our services, please contact us, 090 9645574.

Another Successful Swimathon held by Coral Leisure

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Another Successful Swimathon held by Coral Leisure

Coral Leisure Ballinasloe held another Swimathon last Friday March 22nd 2019 in aid of Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre.

It was another successful event and a huge turnout from the Ballinasloe community. We’ll have further updates about the event and future events to come.

A massive thank you to all participants and all donations and sponsors for the swimmers.

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Coffee Morning Fundraiser Success

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Our very own Elizabeth Fitzgerald held a coffee morning fundraiser before Christmas.

It was a huge success raising €3025.

A massive thank you to Elizabeth, everyone who attended the coffee morning and those who donated.

If you want to fundraise for Ballinasloe Cancer Support visit our fundraising page for more details, click here.

For the latest news, follow us on our Facebook page and make sure to check out the rest of the website. If you have any queries about our services, please contact us, 090 9645574.