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Cork fundraiser nets over €3,000 for Meals on Wheels for the elderly
As well as a garden fete and coffee morning there was a sale of unwanted gifts, ornaments and homecare
Corkman
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A successful garden fete and tea party raised much-needed funds for the Macroom Senior Citizens and Meals on Wheels.
The fundraiser took place on August 9, where sweet treats, tea and a raffle was on offer.
€3,100 was raised throughout the day which will go directly to the worthwhile cause.
As well as a garden fete and coffee morning there was a sale of unwanted gifts, ornaments and homecare.
In a statement, Macroom Senior Citizens thanked organiser Ellen Lynch, her family and friends for their outstanding efforts in organising the Garden Fete and Tea Party.
'Ellen's dedication, creativity and attention to detail made the event truly special for everyone involved.
'We wish to extend our gratitude to all who attended and to those who helped out in any way.
'Your support, enthusiasm, and generosity contributed greatly to making the day such a successful and enjoyable occasion.
'Events like these remind us of the wonderful community spirit we share. Thank you for making it a memorable day and the amount of money raised for Meals on Wheels Service was €3,100,' it continued.
Chair of Macroom Senior Citizens, Pat O'Connell said fundraisers are very important and allows the community to continue to offer their services.
'Fundraisers are very important because we aren't a government body and without the fundraising, we do be doing we wouldn't be able to operate, especially with the price of food going up.
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'It makes operating the Meals on Wheels very expensive.
'The fundraisers are a big help to us,' Mr O'Connell said.
Meals on Wheels operate seven days a week and provide 60 meals a day, which are prepared and cooked from the Macroom Senior Citizens centre in the town.
'We are delivering meals seven days a week and we are covering a wide area with Macroom town, Clondrohid, Aghabullogue, Crookstown and others,' Mr O'Connell said.
