Western Alzheimers
Calendar of Events

November 2008
Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge  -  Click here for details
This time last year, Western Alzheimers launched its inaugural “Biggest Loser” weight loss challenge. Such was the success of the campaign, with over 60 people participating, throughout Co. Mayo, they are going ahead again this year with the campaign, at this time of year it is an ideal time to lose some weight and at the same time raise some funds for a very worthy charity.
 

September 2008

Charity Golf AM AM – Westport Golf Club Friday September 26th
This is our 9th Golf AM AM and since the outset it has been a  most enjoyable event for all entrants.  To enter a team please contact 094 93 64900 – Time Sheet in Operation.  Fantastic range of prizes
Teams of 4 - €160   ~    Sponsorship of Tee / Green €100

July 2008

Sunday July 20th Rustic Vaults, Tuam, Charity BBQ

All Welcome. Anybody wishing to support this fundraiser please contace Eileen in the Rustic Vaults.

The weekly Western Alzheimers Lotto plays a huge part in our fundraising efforts. We are delighted to announce that because of our partnership with Locallotto.ie you can now play our Lotto right here, right now whether you are in Connemara, America, Beijing or anywhere else in the world.

June 2008

JFC Charity Golf Day, Claremorris
Thursday & Friday 19th & 20th June - 4 Ball Scramble
To enter a team please contact Claremorris Golf Club on 094 93 71527
Entry Fee €200 per Team (This includes a Steak Dinner)
Fantastic range of prizes, Thanks to the generosity of John Concannon and his Company JFC.

Sunday June 22nd - Carra Races at Bonniconlon
Proceeds shared with MS Ireland.
In addition, as part of the Carra Races there is a special Race Dance in the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, on Wednesday night July 16th. Music by the Mike Denver Band. Admission €15.

John Joyce & Friends Across Ireland Walk, Wicklow Head to Slyne Head
This walk commences from Wicklow Head on Friday June 20th and finishes at Slyne Head on Saturday June 28th. John has a large group of supporters who will be walking with him at various stages along the route, and also are helping him with his fundraising efforts, to raise much needed funds for Western Alzheimers. Watch out for more details in local press and on local and national radio.

May 2008

4/5 – Kilconly – Self propelled go kart race – Foxhall to Kilconly

April 2008

Daithí O Sé forecasts a wonderful Tea Day for Western Alzheimers.

Daithí O Sé of TG4 has very generously given his support to Western Alzheimers Tea Day on Friday April 4th. Over the next weeks invitations will be going out to hundreds of offices, homes and community groups and he is asking all to hold a Tea Day on that day. Western Alzheimers is helping and supporting families in every community of Mayo whether by In Home Support, Respite or Day Care and can guarantee that the money raised will be spent in these communities.

Western Alzheimers is the main provider of Alzheimer Care in the West of Ireland. Since last year’s Tea Day the organisation has provided care to 420 families and given 370,000 hours of care. There are a greater number of people now suffering from Alzheimer’s disease with a noted increase in the number of younger people presenting with this devastating disease. This brings extra problems to families where there are young children. It is very difficult for children to see their mum or dad behaving out of character or sadly sometimes not even recognising them.

Western Alzheimers is asking people to support their local Alzheimer charity by either hosting or attending a Tea Day in their home, among friends, in their place of work or in their community. Donations towards the Tea Day will also be gratefully accepted.

Western Alzheimers has a number of major projects in the pipeline, which, when completed, will offer a huge expansion of the provision of services to sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease and their carers throughout Mayo, Galway & Roscommon. These include:

Marian House, Ballindine, County Mayo.

Planning permission has been granted to extend Marian House. This extension will provide much needed extra beds to meet the demand for Respite Care. Community Services . In Home Support Service provides valuable services to families throughout Mayo, Galway and Roscommon.

Proposed new development in Galway

A site has been secured adjacent to Merlin Park Hospital. Planning Permission for a purpose built Alzheimer Centre has been granted. Negotiations with the HSE are at an advanced stage. This Centre will provide respite, day care and long-stay facilities.

Maryfield, Athenry, County Galway provides respite, day care and long stay services.

Roscommon
Plans are in progress for a new Respite Home in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon in a site, kindly given by Tulsk Community Council.

Daithi O Sé is supporting Western Alzheimers in their efforts to make Tea Day 2008 the most successful yet. Your support will be greatly valued and will help to raise the much needed funds to maintain essential services and fund the organisation’s plans for expansion.

To register for Tea Day contact the Head Office in Ballindine on 094 93 64900 or email on info@westernalzheimers.ie

Galway Office Ph: 091 565 193

Roscommon Office Ph: 090 66 27816