RTÉ’s Marty backs hospice fundraiser next month

Cork-born RTÉ Sports commentator and presenter Marty Morrissey is encouraging people across the Rebel County to get behind a major national fundraiser in support of Marymount Hospice.

Mr Morrissey was speaking in his role as an ambassador for Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, the annual charity partnership which has raised €47.6m for hospice care since 1992.

The fundraiser, organised by Together for Hospice, will take place nationwide on Thursday, September 25.

“What I’m trying to do as ambassador, in a very small way, is to support the people who do it, and I am urging everyone in Cork to go to hospicecoffeemorning.ie and get involved,” said Mr Morrissey.

“The work being done by nurses and care staff is truly incredible, they are a gift from God, they are angels. If I was heading into my final days, I would like that for myself and for my family,” he added.

“Anyone who has visited a loved one in a hospice will be aware of the serenity, peace and joy. The good feeling that a loved one is being really well minded.”

Sarah McCloskey, CEO of Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, said: “Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, one of our longest and most-loved fundraisers, is now in its 33rd year raising funds for hospice in-patient and community services around Ireland.

“Right across Ireland, we are asking everyone to celebrate our countless coffee morning hosts, who give so selflessly of their time and energy in their local communities,” said Ms McCloskey.

“This support is invaluable and funds vital services and quality initiatives, greatly improving care for patients with life-limiting illness.”

To register to host a coffee morning on September 25 or on an alternative date, vist https://www.hospice coffeemorning.ie/ or call 0818 995 996.

For people who cannot host or attend a coffee morning donations can be made online at: https://www. hospicecoffeemorning.ie/donate.