Larne: community spirit lauded as Mounthill Fair Society dinner raises £2,200 for dementia charity
Mounthill Fair Society recently hosted a charity dinner at Larne Masonic Centre in support of Alzheimer’s Society – raising £2,200 for the dementia charity.
John Cross, chairman of Mounthill Fair Society, said: “Alzheimer’s Society was chosen unanimously by the committee as every family is affected by this terrible disease at some stage.
The charity provides help and hope for everyone affected by dementia which is so important.
"Our guests enjoyed a memorable night of delicious food, lively music, much laughter and community spirit and we were so grateful for their generosity.”
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
Rebecca Neill, regional fundraiser with Alzheimer's Society, welcomed Mounthill Fair Society’s decision to raise money for the charity.
She said: “We are so grateful that everyone at Mounthill Fair Society gave their time to support Alzheimer’s Society. Each hour people generously give to fundraise for us, every event they take part in, every pound they donate, they’re making a life-changing difference to people living with dementia.
“Alzheimer’s Society provides vital support to people living with dementia, funds ground breaking research and campaigns to make dementia the priority it should be. Together, we will end the devastation caused by dementia.
"There are over 25,000 people living with dementia in Northern Ireland. But we simply can’t reach everyone without the continued support of all our incredible fundraisers.”
For dementia advice and support contact the charity’s Dementia Support Line (0333 150 3456).