Alannah's fight for a chance to see

Dublin 15 locals have come together to help send baby Alannah to China for treatment to allow her to see. On a facebook page set up to in her aid, a quote attributed to Alannah says

‘Hi, I’m Alannah. I’m 11 months old. When I was 4 months I was diagnosed as having ONH, (Optic Nerve Hypoplasis) which means Im blind. My Mammy & Daddy are trying to raise money to bring me to China, with hope that treatment there could help my sight.’

Click on Alannah’s image to the top left of this page to visit this facebook group page and show some support.

The Dublin 15 community and the wider community can assist baby Alannah directly by taken note of the details of a benevolent fund set up to help her.

Bank Account Details
Permanent TSB
Name on Account: Alannah’s Appeal
Sort Code: 990651
Account Number: 16950653

Alannah’s family hope to use the most modern medical stem-cell treatment in China to allow baby Alannah to see. Tonight, Friday 23rd July 2010, hosts a fundraising event in St. Peregrines GAA club at 8.30pm. Tickets are available for 10 euro per person and spot prizes will be available on the night. All are welcome and Councillor David McGuinness will be in attendance to show support to everyone involved. Contact David if you are interested in showing support.

David 0876415403

David Lynch Memorial Cup

July 2010 plays host to the 7th annual David Lynch Memorial Cup in Corduff Park in memory of Corduff native David Lynch who was killed in a hit and run incident. This happened in Blanchardstown village on Easter Sunday night 2003. Fianna Fáil Councillor David McGuinness is delighted to help this event by donating to the club to assist their efforts to raise funds.

This competition brings together numerous teams from throughout Dublin 15 and beyond. Anybody interested in supporting this event should come along this weekend Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th July 2010 or ask your employer to donate to this worthy cause.

My cheque is on the microwave in the kitchen John

As you know, my brother John mcGuinness is P.R.O. of Corduff F.C. and I would be delighted to pass on any details to John of those wishing to help out. See below a letter prepared by John in an attempt to generate support:

Good afternoon

Each year for the last seven years, Corduff FC run a memorial tournament in memory of David Lynch who was killed in a hit and run incident. This happened in Blanchardstown village on Easter Sunday night 2003.

We receive great support for this each year, but, with the financial woes allot of people and businesses are suffering, the club has decided to ask a reasonable and manageable request to organizations and businesses alike, not to mention the local political organizations.

We are seeking €100 donations instead of one single supporter to the running of the competition, but we are not asking individuals but rather their organizations or work places – if at-all possible.

This year’s tournament will consist of 10 adult teams and up to 56 underage teams from across D15 and further afield. The total players on average would hit 700, not to mention the supporters.

The tournament and what it entails is clear but the income from it enables our club to continue as the only voluntary sports club in D15 to not charge registration fees, training fee’s, insurance fee’s before they kick a ball. We only charge a fiver a game to our members who predominantly range from Corduff and Mulhuddart.

I would ask that you consider this request for €100.

Many thanks

John McGuinness

P.R.O Corduff FC

www.cordufffc.com

0857168009