When the news headlines told of the financial difficulties being experienced by the Northern Ireland Childrens Hospice John McDonagh of Newcastle Lions suggested to the group that this was a worthy cause to which they could donate some of the money raised by the group during their December collections. This was agreed at the February monthly meeting and on Thursday 29th February 2024 at their monthly coffee morning the Lions presented a cheque for £1,000 to Sarah Jewell from NI Hospice at the Burrendale Hotel. Representatives of the hotel were also at the presentation as the hotel kindly hosts the Lions meeting on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month. The NI Childrens Hospice supports babies, children and their families with specialist nursing at home, supported breaks in the in patient unit, end of life care and family and bereavement support.
Photo taken by paper photographer on 29th February.
