Wexford village pub donates over €11,000 for Hope Cancer Support Centre
Martina Kirwin of the local pub shared that the Hope Cancer Support Centre was chosen this year as a family member had recently been diagnosed with cancer.
'Unfortunately, there are a lot of people in the area with cancer,' Martina said.
Ms Kirwin said they host a fundraiser every year and the idea to fundraise for the Hope Centre started when Martina asked to raffle off a Christmas hamper for the charity in the Pike Inn, which later became their chosen fundraiser for this year.
'We had a table quiz, a 50-50 draw where half the prize money went to one lucky winner. We had a 5K fun run, and we held a coffee morning and a bucket collection on Easter Saturday.'
Martina praised the work and effort of the charity. 'They do such good work in there for free, so we just wanted to give something back'.
Martina said they hope to continue fundraising for charities every year.
'Thanks to everyone that sponsored us, helped and supported us,' Martina said.
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