Pig race raises £800 for childrens’ heart charity
The well-attended family fun event in Glynn was organised in aid of the Children’s Heartbeat Trust.
The charity works closely with Clark Clinic, the regional paediatric cardiac ward at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, to help fund medical equipment and initiatives and ensure youngsters with heart disease in Northern Ireland receive the best care and treatment possible.
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Hide AdPast Larne Rugby Club captain, James McCluggage told the Times: “The event was well-attended, everyone a fun time and most importantly, we managed to raise £800 for this very worthy cause.”
Lynn Cowan from the charity said: “We are extremely grateful to James McCluggage and all the members of Larne Rugby Club for their generous fundraising, which will help us to continue to provide support services for families in Northern Ireland.’’
Heart disease is the most common birth defect with over 200 babies born each year in Northern Ireland with the condition.