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Jana’s fundraiser for tornado torn country
By Michelle Crean
A local woman, originally from the Czech Republic, has set up a fundraising page after part of her country was destroyed by a recent tornado.
Jana Lalikova, who has been living in Ireland for more than 13 years, was shocked when, on Thursday the June 24, South Moravia in the Czech Republic was struck by a devastating tornado.
With its people trying to get back on their feet, Jana, who runs a rehabilitation and physiotherapy practice at the Perfect Therapy Clinic at the Reeks Gateway in Killarney, is fundraising to help.
"South Moravia in the Czech Republic, is a region of sun, wine and easy-going people. It's one of the most beautiful regions in the country," Jana told the Killarney Advertiser.
"My brother, a frontline emergency worker, text me that night to say he was called to the epicentre of the disaster. His message read: "We are okay, but the view is terrifying... It looks like a war zone"."
The tornado swept through several villages, killing five people and leaving more than 150 injured.
"People's homes were flattened and they were left without adequate accommodation or support. For that reason I am reaching out to ask for donations, no matter how small, to help support the communities and families affected by this disaster."
Rather than going in to a central fund, Jana's efforts will specifically help one family, the details of which she has not received yet.
"If a family needs to replace a roof or rebuild, the money I help raise will help that one family."
Jana is no stranger to fundraising locally over the years and has helped with a recent Crumlin appeal.
Since the tornado hit clients coming in to the clinic has donated even without any prompting from Jana.
"I would like to say a big thank you to my clients and friends who are helping and supporting me in this effort," she said.
"I'd really appreciate it if you could share or donate to this GoFundMe 'Help people in Czech Republic after tornado'."
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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