Dawn Meats and 2,000 farmers who attended a recent open day at Newford Farm in Athenry, Co. Galway have teamed up to raise over €2,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC).
RMHC works to keep families close to their sick child by providing a ‘home from home’ with home-cooked meals, accommodation and a welcome living environment on the grounds of Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
The charity aims to give families the practical support they need to stay together when faced with a serious or long-term illness.
Dawn Meats provides quality meats to assist with the House Meal Program and is a long-term supporter of the charity.
Paul Nolan, group development manager, Dawn Meats, said: “We have worked with the Ronald McDonald House for many years now, and continue to be inspired by the support given by RMHC during the illness of a child. Anyone who has had the opportunity to visit the Ronald McDonald House, will be aware of its very special atmosphere and we continue to encourage others to show their support and offer assistance to this most worthy cause.”
Marian Carroll, volunteer CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charity added: “We opened the first Ronald McDonald House in November 2004, and since then, we have provided accommodation, care and support for families from all over Ireland. Families stay for a few days, a few weeks and in many cases for many months.
“Our recent attendance at the Newford Open day is just one of the ways we try to raise awareness in the broader community of the work we do to assist families experiencing challenges in their lives.”
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