Coffee morning aims to raise Marie Curie funds

The Coffee morning which is to be held on Saturday September 22 in Banbridge Old Town Hall, will begin at 10am.

David Simpson praised the work undertaken by Marie Curie Cancer .

“Marie Curie Cancer Care is the UK’s leading independent hospice provider. It offers the best possible care in a safe and supportive environment, specialising in support to people with cancer and other illnesses.”

“Among the service provided are day services, in-patient care and palliative care.”

“In Northern Ireland some 350 patients receive in-patient care each year, while many others avail of day services and care in their home where some 50% of all cancer patients who die at home are cared for by Marie Curie nurses. Many others are helped via bereavement support.”

“For many patients and families coping with illness it is only the kind of care and devotion showed by people such as Marie Curie care Nurses and other dedicated people that enables them to keep going.”

“I felt that it was important to highlight the excellent work that Marie Curie carries out day in and day out. I am looking forward to this event and would like, as member of Parliament to show support for this work and to acknowledge the indebtedness the entire community feels towards those who do so much to care for people at their lowest ebb.”

Chair of Marie Curie Cancer Care Banbridge and Dromore (BanD) Fundraising Group, Siobhan Keegan said, “We in ‘BanD’ are delighted that David is hosting this Coffee Morning on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care and would encourage everyone to drop in and show their support for the charity this Saturday in the newly refurbished Old Town Hall, beside The Cut.”

To find out more about Marie Curie go to www.mariecurie.org.uk or join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/MarieCurieBanD - your local Fundraising Group.’