Poignant honour as David Jameson Roofing Service tops Southern Area Hospice challenge league

During the summer months the charity launched the challenge with 16 companies responding and registering to compete.

The challenge, kindly sponsored by Shelbourne Motors, was for each company to raise as much money as possible over 50 days, from September 1 to October 20, from an initial £50.

Companies from Newry, Keady, Portadown and Moira all participated and raised the fantastic sum of £17,079.99.

The coveted first and second places went to two Portadown companies, the overall winner being David Jameson Roofing Services Ltd with £4,000. Second place went to QLC Solutions Ltd and third place was awarded to Murdock Builders Merchants from Newry.

The participating companies met at Shelbourne Motors Newry Showrooms where Paul Ward, director of Shelbourne Motors, presented the trophies.

Unfortunately, the overall winner, David Jameson Roofing Services Ltd was unable to attend to accept their trophy on that date, as sadly a family member, Johnny Jameson, who had been an inpatient at Southern Area Hospice, had passed away.

Carrie Simpson, niece of the late Johnny and a director in DJRS said: “We were glad we were approached to take part, we were delighted to help, and it was all the more poignant because of the personal connection. The work of the Southern Area Hospice is close to our hearts, and this is a fitting tribute to Johnny, it would have pleased him to know we won.”