Gorey Ukes and some guests from Wexford went to the streets today the 18th of December 2021 to busk for East Coast Samaritans and Gorey District Hospital. They raised a whopping €500 today so €250 to East Coast Samaritans and €250 for Gorey District Hospital.
Karen and John O Reilly are the founders of this amazing group. Gorey Ukulele Group meet every Wednesday in The Masonic Hall, the Avenue, Gorey at 7.30 pm. For further information or to join please email [email protected]
Ann Barron the Director of East Coast Samaritans said, "That is really lovely, they look and sound lovely. We are thankful for the community support and awareness at this very difficult time, ECS had took 10,200 contacts in 2021 to date and it is events like these that help us to survive, just to remind everyone that we are available all over Christmas and New Year, just call 116 123 or email [email protected]"
Joe O Reilly with Damien and Ann at East Coast Samaritans
On the 3rd of February we were delighted to have a visit from Karen and Joe O Reilly. Joe pictured above with Damien Byrne and Ann Barron presenting a cheque for €250 from their Christmas fundraiser.
We are very grateful for their support by creating awareness of what Samaritans do and raising vital funds to help us be there for our callers.