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MS South Kerry launch virtual ‘100k in May’

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VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER: MS South Kerry who support people with Multiple Sclerosis have launched a virtual fundraiser. Pictured are: Kaye Fleming and Jillian O’Sullivan. Photo: Michelle Crean

By Michelle Crean

MS South Kerry - who are continuing to operate their vital services for members - have launched a fundraiser to help alleviate costs. Unable to hold their usual fundraisers such as the famous Busking Day, Flag Day and Old Kenmare Walk due to the impact of COVID-19 - they opted instead to set up a GoFundMe page and have launched a virtual '100k in May' with a €3,000 goal.

The impact of Coronavirus has been unimaginable for all charities across the board in 2020 and 2021 including those supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis, explained Jillian O'Sullivan from the local branch.

"Our branch members have ever changing needs regarding their mobility aids and lifestyle. We want to be able to support them in every way we can."

She added that all exercise and physio classes have moved online.

"We are currently holding five classes per week catering for different levels of mobilities at a cost of €50 per class. With the rollout of vaccines, additional services will be coming back online but without fundraising the branch will not be able to support our members such as one to one therapies including reflexology, massage and chiropody. We work with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and Home Instead to provide further support to members, again fundraising is needed for these services."

For information about how to get involved in this fundraiser email mssouthkerry@gmail.com.

"If you would like to get involved, please support us through GoFundMe: 100K in May for MS South Kerry or
mysplink.com/msireland/southkerrybranch."

Those who may need support can contact Community Welfare Officer Siobhan Lynch who is based in Killarney, the MS Society, Southern Regional Office, North Quay House, Pope’s Quay, Cork.

T: 021 4300001, F: 021 4300523, email: southern@ms-society.ie, or the MS Information Line: 1850 233 233

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Chamber’s emphasis on cyber security

  Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to taketo ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted […]

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Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to take
to ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted a very informative breakfast
briefing in the International Hotel at which they keynote speakers were cyber security
experts Mike Dennehy and Ger McAuliffe from progressive local company Tricel.
The opening question at the event was how will a business operate tomorrow if it
loses access to its data today?
Mike and Ger recommended that all employers to include IT training as part of the
induction programme for new entrants, organise monthly awareness training for all
employees and to conduct monthly spot-checks to ensure everything is going
according to plan.
It was essential, they pointed out not to give the same level of access to all
employees to reduce risk and to devise a disaster recovery plan in case it is needed.
Companies have also been advised not to allow the public to use their private wi-fi
network and, instead, to set up a public or guest network.
Chamber thanked the experts from Tricel for their engaging talk which certainly put
the spotlight very firmly on the need to enhance cyber security measures.

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Win tickets for Killarney for Palestine sold-out INEC show

Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC […]

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Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC on December 19.

The event, which features Amble, Beoga and Clare Sands, has already reached full capacity, but the group is offering two tickets along with a €250 Gleneagle Hotel Group voucher, which can also be used at the Brehon.
To enter, supporters are asked to make a minimum €5 donation to the group’s Chuffed campaign, which is raising funds for urgent medical support for a displaced family in Gaza.

The link to the campaign is:

http://chuffed.org/project/154575-urgent-medical-relief-for-mohammad-basyouni-his-kids

After donating, entrants must email proof of donation to:
killarneyforpalestine@yahoo.com
The competition runs on the group’s Instagram page @killarneyforpalestine, where full instructions are listed. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on November 29.
Killarney for Palestine says all proceeds from the INEC event will support Aclaí Palestine, a community gym based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

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