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Gina is ready to raffle to help comfort cancer patients

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By Michelle Crean

A Firies woman who switched her in-person Little Women's Christmas charity event online last year is ready to do it all again.

Gina Herlihy began fundraising for Comfort for Chemo Kerry after she lost both parents to cancer. She successfully raised funds with her 'Big Christmas Raffle' before being forced to switch online last year, which was also very successful.

Now she's ready to do it all again as this year's online Christmas fundraising raffle will take place on Friday December 10 at 7pm live via Facebook.

So far, via her charity page, Gina has raised €1,475 bringing her closer to her €2,500 target.

All proceeds raised will go directly to the charity to help build a new chemotherapy unit on the grounds of UHK, she explained to the Killarney Advertiser.

"The prizes are fantastic and once again this year local businesses and local people have been extremely generous sending donations and lots of prizes which will be raffled on the night," she said.

"Last year there were 40 very happy winners from all over Kerry and beyond, and this year there will be lots lots more. The prizes range from hotel mini breaks, store vouchers, bikes, photoshoot, hair and beauty hampers, meat, food and drinks hampers, family fun day passes and much much more, and all just in time for Christmas."

And she's seeking further prizes if local businesses can help out.

"If there are any local businesses who are not already sponsoring the event and who would like to with a prize, or maybe a donation, they can get in touch with me."

To enter the raffle simply donate on the iDonate link: 'raffle/ComfortForChemo21' or contact Gina directly on 087 7708532.

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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