Hope and Dream 2018


Hope and Dream 2018

Friday, August, 3rd, 2018 in Credit Union News

Enniscorthy Credit Union recently hosted the cheque presentation for Hope & Dream 10 which marked the culmination of months of hard work by the Hope & Dream 10 committee. Enniscorthy Credit Union first partnered with Hope & Dream 10 in 2014 and has supported this hugely popular event since, by sponsoring €10,000 for the colourful t-shirts each year
Hope and Dream 10 has become the biggest event of its kind in the South East, this year was bigger than ever with 2,259 participants. A whopping €145,120 was raised with 50% of the proceeds going to the Hope Cancer Support Centre CLG, 25% going to County Wexford Hospice Homecare Service and 25% going to Friends of Wexford General Hospital MRI Now Project. Since 2012 an amazing €974,033 has been raised! This money has made a huge difference to the quality of life for many people experiencing cancer across County Wexford.
The Hope Cancer Support Centre CLG provides a range of services free of charge to people affected by cancer, including their loved ones, from the time of diagnosis, through treatment and afterwards.
Wexford Hospice Homecare is a free specialist nursing service. The aim of this service is to enhance the care of terminally ill patients in the home and community and to support and assist their families and professional carers.
The MRI Now Project is fundraising for a MRI scanner which is a vital piece of equipment for Wexford General Hospital. Over 4,000 people per year have to go outside Wexford to get a MRI scan and that number is growing. MRI Now announced at the cheque presentation that they had reached their fundraising target, with the generous donation from Hope & Dream 10!
According to Denise McDonald, from the Hope Cancer Support Centre, “There are substantial costs associated with running the race and a heavy dependence on corporate sponsors in order to cover these costs. Hope and Dream 10 are extremely grateful to Enniscorthy Credit Union which has been sponsoring the cost of the t-shirts since 2014.”
Liam Waters, Acting Manager, Enniscorthy Credit Union said’ “Enniscorthy Credit Union got involved with this event originally as it is a community event which directly benefits the local community, which fits beautifully with the idea and ethos of the credit union movement. It is a great way to give back to our community.”
Plans are already in place for next year’s race which will be held on Sunday 7 April 2019, with the proceeds split between Hope Cancer Support Centre CLG and County Wexford Hospice Homecare. Enniscorthy Credit Union has pledged to once again to sponsor this amazing, unique community event. Together we’re Stronger.