Super Cup N.I with support from Council puts local children's hospice at the heart of their tournament
Fri, June 02, 2017
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Maura Hickey, has announced that Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice will be the nominated charity for the annual Super Cup N.I.
Super Cup NI Committee Chairman, Victor Leonard has welcomed the news that support for local life limited children will be at the heart of the tournament.
The historic tournament will take place from Sunday 23rd – Friday 28th July with teams from across the world taking to the turf of local clubs.
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Alderman Maura Hickey, said: “I am delighted that the vital work of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospiceis being recognised through this international event. There are more than 1300 children and young people living with life-threatening conditions in Northern Ireland. These children and their families rely on the assistance and palliative care service that the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice provides and it is fully deserving of all our assistance."
Affirming the Tournament’s support for local children’s palliative care services, Super Cup NI Committee Chairman Victor Leonard said:"We are delighted to endorse the wonderful work which is provided by the caring staff and volunteers at the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. Many committee members have had the privilege of visiting the Children’s Hospice and have seen the fantastic, life changing work that takes place. We are honoured to be associated with such awonderful and life changing charity."
N.I Children’s Hospice Community Fundraiser, Catherine O’Hara said; “I would like to thank Alderman Maura Hickey, Victor Leonard and his team at Super Cup N.I for supporting Children’s Hospice. This premier event will help to increase awareness of the work we do and raise much needed funds.We are the only Children’s Hospice service in Northern Ireland caring for children with hugely complex conditions. Many of our children require 24 hour care, with essential respite breaks providing a life-line to many families. Just one hour of care can make such a difference to a child and their family. Children’s Hospice is indebted to our friends at Super Cup N.I. Their ongoing support will help to maintain this vital service.”
Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice is a local charity caring for children and young people with
life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. All money raised will go towards providing the best care possible for local children, young people and their families.It costs £503 to provide for the full care of a child for twenty-four hours and £102 for one overnight nurse at home. It costs £3.5 million to run Children’s Hospice every year and with limited Government funding, all donations, large and small are much needed.
For press enquiries contact: Catherine O’Hara, Community Fundraiser. Mob | 075 1506 3303 email | catherine.ohara@nihospice.org