Genworth volunteers collected €5,000 for the ‘Children’s Ark’ in 2009
Shannon, Ireland – 29 June, 2010 – Genworth Financial and volunteers from throughout Shannon have raised €5,000 for the “Children’s Ark,” the Children’s Wing of the Mid West Regional Hospital in Limerick .
The Genworth Volunteers in Shannon last year chose to raise funds for the Children’s Ark. The money was collected by volunteers through cake sales, a treasure hunt, table quiz, soccer blitz and raffles. The total raised by volunteers amounted to €3,750. Genworth contributed an additional 1,250, bringing the total to 5,000. These funds will be used to equip a new Sensory Room that children with special needs will be able to use to explore and develop their senses and skills.
“Every year the Shannon-based Genworth Volunteers support a number of local charities amongst which: Carrigoran House nursing home, Clare Haven Women’s Refuge, Clare Care, Fr. Gerry Daly Food Appeal, Adapt House, Limerick Social Service and Junior Achievers, and they also choose a specific charity to be the beneficiary of the majority of our volunteer hours and donations” says Paul Foster, Chairman of the Genworth Volunteers Shannon.
Over the years the volunteers have painted houses, schools and carried out a variety of gardening projects and “we are very proud of our contribution to our community because we believe in the power of keeping our promises” adds Foster.
In recent years the Genworth Volunteers have also supported the Friends of Bluebell Autistic School in Patrickswell, Limerick and the Blue Box Creative Learning Centre in Limerick City as their annual chosen charities.
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