Category: Fundraising
Recent magical happenings.
Auction of signage was completed in November and Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa had the winning bid of €1,200 for this year. Sincere thanks to Feleena McCallion and all at Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa for their continued support.
The nurses from the NUIG Masters and Post-grad course graduated in November. How proud are we of these wonderful hard-working nurses who have returned to study (as well as work) in children’s palliative care and complex care. Sincere thanks to Claire Quinn and NUIG for allowing us to be part of the process in this small way and well done to all of the graduates for 2018!
Santa Claus the movie was aired in Century Cinema in Letterkenny. Sponsored and organised by Rushe Fitness and Maria Rushe (The S Mum). We shared the amazing amount raised with the Jack and Jill Foundation and have another €1,100 each for our charities. Thank you to all who attended the film, organised and sponsored the event. It is a magical event where children are involved. That makes it so special, at this time of year.
A little video of the year’s round-up is on its way. We aim to have much more to celebrate and tell you about in 2019.
The magic continues. We love and miss you always Victoria. xx
Charity auction for rental of sign in Moville. Oct 2018-2019.
Auction time again for
The Victoria Thompson Scholarship.
Businesses have expressed an interest in renting the sign at the Coalyard, Moville.
We aim to rent this signage on an annual basis with the funds going to The Victoria Thompson Scholarship.
This is prominent signage space with an electricity supply (on timer and sensor) is on the entrance/exit to the town of Moville.
If you rent this spot you can erect your own signage from 1st Oct 2018 – 1st Oct 2019.
We are a registered charity (which may help businesses for tax purposes).
Obviously, the sign must be maintained and be of a good standard. We kindly ask for the year’s rent to be paid in full before any new sign is put in place.
If you are interested please contact Brian on 0862590500 with an offer to rent this signage for the year Oct 2018- Oct 2019.
The highest bid is the fairest way to secure this advertising space.
Please pass the word to those who you feel may be interested.
Thank you for your interest and help,
Yours sincerely, The Victoria Thompson Scholarship.
Recently we have been very lucky to have more support from some very dedicated people.
The new owners of the Foyle Hotel, Brian and Brenda McDermott presented us with a cheque for €1,000. This was collected at the huge book launch of Brian McDermott’s successful cookbook Donegal Table. Local support is special and unending. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle on the night, and to all those who purchased tickets. We are extremely grateful.
Sarah Barr, Counsellor at New Beginnings, is one of our main supporters since the very early days of Victoria’s illness. In recent months, Sarah has undertaken two events for the scholarship. The first was a Baby Bump painting afternoon. Monies donated and collected from this gorgeous event went to our charity.
We want to thank all involved on the day. Those who donated these beautiful gifts (and more) above, and to all those who kindly contributed in anyway.
Caroline Doherty then joined Sarah, in a collection day in Buncrana! The joint take for both events, is a wonderful €320! Sincere appreciation to all who stopped with these fine ladies and donated on the day.
Our signage at the entrance to Moville village will also be up for auction shortly. Details of this will be posted to the Facebook page and we will try to spread the news by word-of -mouth, so that local business can be involved, if they so wish. Last year, Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa won the auction. They gave us €1,000 for the use of the sign. Thank you to the staff and management of Redcastle Hotel.
The ladies sailing race in memory of Victoria is taking place on 22nd September this year. In advance, we wish to extend our thanks to Moville Boat Club, the boat owners, skippers and crews.
Thank you to all those who are keeping the magic alive.
The Victoria Thompson Scholarship 