Many thanks to Chris & Phyllis Loftus and everyone who came

along to the Western Alzheimers TEA DAY at Castle Davitt

Furniture on Friday April 19th.

Chris and Phyllis Loftus owners of Castle Davitt Furniture, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Betty and John Grant Western Alzheimers with customers attending the tea morning in aid of Western Alzheimers at Castle Davitt Fiurniture. Picture; Frank Dolan.

John Grant CEO Western Alzheimers, enjoying a cup of tea with Carol Currid staff member, Phyllis Loftus owner, and Lisa Halpin customer, at the tea morning in Castle Davitt Furniture, Breaffy Road, Castlebar in aid of Western Alzheimers. Picture: Frank Dolan.

JOIN US AGAIN FOR THE 2013 Health West Community Pharmacy Ballindine

4 MILE ROAD RACE

Ballindine Community Centre, Saturday 18^th May at 7pm in support of Western Alzheimers

This is a race with a twist! “Guess your Own Time” The last CAN be first!

All participants will predict their race time in advance.  The winner is determined by whose time is closest to their predicted time – No Watches allowed!

Entry fee €15 on www.runireland.com

Registration from 4.30

Walk starts at 6.30,  Run at 7

All enquiries to David Huane 087 927 2242

€300 Cash Prize Fund

Measured Course – AAI Permitted

Fit 4 Life Welcome – Spot Prizes

Pictured at the launch of the East Galway Truckers Charity Jamboree in Ahascragh were: Sean Cahill, Kevin Greene, Steve Cahill, Aileen Greene, Bob O'Brien, Holly Kinninmonth, Noel Higgins (Western Alzheimers), Grace Gerrard Kinninmonth, Gerry Gacquin, Luke Finnerty, Gary Gacquin, Ruth and Dermot McGuirk and Sharon and Joe Finnerty The Jamboree will take place on Sunday 2nd June

The East Galway Truckers Charity Jamboree will take place this year on Sunday June the 2nd, with vintage and brand new trucks welcome. All proceeds from the event are going this year to Western Alzheimers. All trucks will gather in Ballinasloe before making their way in convoy to Ahascragh, with the last truck being driven backwards by a select number of drivers. This very special Truckers Jamboree was officially launched recently in Ahascragh. Main organisers Steve Cahill and Gerry Gacquin and their energetic committee are expecting to raise a substantial amount of money for Western Alzheimers in support of recent extensive renovations to Maryfield Nursing Home Athenry.

For more information contact Gerry on 087 8588714, or Steve, on 087 2123434.

Pictured at the launch of the East Galway Truckers Charity Jamboree in Ahascragh were: Noel Higgins (Western Alzheimers), Steve Cahill, Aileen Greene, Bob O'Brien, Dermot McGuirk, Sean Cahill, Luke Finnerty, Ruth McGuirk, Gerry Gacquin, Kevin Greene, Sharon and Joe Finnerty, Gary Gacquin and (in front:) Holly Kinninmonth and Grace Gerrard Kinninmonth The Jamboree will take place on Sunday 2nd June

A massive thank you to all at The Saddlers Inn, Kingsland, Boyle and to everyone who took part in the Tractor Run on New Years Day – Western Alzheimers were delighted to be the beneficiaries this year – total raised was a fantastic €1,350.00

Many thanks to Seán, Jason, Kenneth, Ronan & John who came along for the cheque presentation last Monday evening, and to everyone who took part, contributed & supported on the day itself.

Pictured L-R: Jason Harrington, Kenneth Harrington, Ronan McGarry, John Keville, Seán Flanagan presenting cheque to Deirdre Kelly (Western Alzheimers, Roscommon).

“Garrymore GAA & Western Alzheimers are holding a White Collar Boxing Fundraiser on Saturday night January 26th in Garrymore GAA complex.

First of 14 bouts will commence @ 8pm,and the MC for the night is Ollie Turner.Galway Bay FM

Tickets @ euro10 are selling extremely well,and can be had from any Garrymore club officials &  Western Alzheimers office in Ballindine.

Tickets will also be available on the door on the night,doors and bar are open @ 7.30pm.

Some great “match-ups” are expected,and it is rumoured that the “Top of the Bill” bout will be between two former Garrymore & Davitts players, who had many a “tussle” on the GAA fields of South Mayo!

Full details will be provided next week of the 14- Bout Programme”

Many thanks to everyone who came out in such numbers for the Tractor Run organised by the kind folks at The Saddlers’ Inn, Kingsland, Boyle on our behalf on New Years Day! Looks like it was some craic!!

Chris & Jimmy Mullins are holding their annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser in the Square in Tuam, on Saturday December 22^nd.  Please come along and pin a bow on the tree for a small donation.  All proceeds to Tuam Cancer Care & Western Alzheimers.

Many thanks to everyone who performed and supported the Western Sessions fundraiser which took place earlier this year in August at the Western Hotel, Claremorris.  Pictured at last Thursday nights cheque presentation are Peter Duggan (manager) and John Duggan (Proprietor) with John Grant, (CEO, Western Alzheimers) Noel Higgins (Fundraising Manager, Western Alzheimers). Photograph by John Moylette

Larry Curley presents a cheque for €1,200 to John Grant, Western Alzheimers in Marian House, Ballindine this week (10/12/2012).  The donation comes from bridge classes taught this year in Barnadearg.  Many thanks to Larry for his kind support and to everyone who donated.

Left to Right: Margaret Jennings, Larry Curley, John Grant (C.E.O. Western Alzheimers), Marian Nevin (Manager, Marian House), Loretto Curley and Patricia Mannion.

There was a brillaint turnout for JIMMY BUCKLEY & HIS BAND at THE RAHEEN WOODS in Athenry recently.  The fundraising event was a massive success and huge thanks to Christine Flannery, Beatrice Kindregan and Catherine Madden for the massive effort they put in to organising the night – the hard work really paid off because a total of €14,000 (yes – FOURTEEN thousand!!) was raised!! An incredible feat – WELL DONE to everyone.

Pictured at the Cheque Presentation are L-R: Noel Higgins (Western Alzheimers), Beatrice Kindregan, Christine Flannery, Catherine Madden, John Grant (Western Alzheimers), Sara Kenny, Breda Hogan

The recent Jimmy Buckley Charity fundraising dance in the Raheen Woods Hotel was a major success in every way.  The event was organised by Christine Flannery, ably assisted by her two friends, Beatrice Kindregan, and Catherine Madden.  They put in a huge effort in selling tickets, securing sponsorship and donations, and most of all ensuring that there was a “full house” in the Raheen Woods on the night.  As a result of their superb efforts, Christine was able to hand over a chq for €14,000.00 (yes-Fourteen thousand!!) to the  local Maryfield Nursing Home in Athenry, and the money raised will help fund a very important infrastructural project that is taking place in Maryfield.

Noel Higgins, Fundraising Manager for Western Alzheimers expressed his sincere thanks to Christine, Beatrice and Catherine for their outstanding achievement in raising such a large amount of money, their efforts are deeply appreciated by all in Western Alzheimers. He also thanked all who supported the fundraiser in any way, and also thanked the brilliant Jimmy Buckley and his band, and the Management and staff at Raheen Woods Hotel Athenry.