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Basketball teams Offer ‘Timeout’ to promote mental health
Kerry Mental Health Association and the two Killarney teams that compete in the Basketball Super and National Leagues have come together to promote mental health and wellbeing in 2022.
Fans attending home games featuring either St Paul’s Scott’s Lakers or Killarney Cougars will hear information about the ‘Five Ways To Wellbeing’ during the ‘Timeouts’ in matches for the remainder of the season.
The Five Ways To Wellbeing are: Connect; Be Active; Take Notice; Keep Learning and Give.
“January and February are when many of us need a bit of lift. Wellbeing is not just about being in good physical condition,” said John Drummey, the General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association.
“It crucially includes the state of your mental health. If our minds are not in a good place, there can be a series of knock-on effects that will impact the quality of our overall wellbeing. We are grateful to the men and women who play with Kerry’s five senior basketball teams for sharing their ‘timeouts’ to promote the Five Ways To Wellbeing. Kerry Mental Health Association recognises and appreciates the volunteers who work in the background to promote basketball from underage to senior level throughout the county. We wish them a healthy 2022 and every success in their respective competitions.”
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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