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.