Local fundrasier earns €17,000 for Midlands Regional Hospice

A local fundraising mission has raised over €17,000 for Midlands Regional Hospice which will serve the communities of Offaly, Longford, Westmeath and Laois.

This week marks the official presentation of a cheque of €17,339.12 to Offaly Hospice.

The amount was raised as a result of the enormous fundraising efforts of the organisers and cast of “Calendar Girls the Musical”, as well as a collaboration with the Midlands Credit Union Group.

The fundraising included an 8-week “Sunflower Steps” Fitness Challenge, the commissioning of a limited edition print by local artist Emma Campbell, the selling of a charity calendar, a waxing and Shaving fundraiser in The Old Warehouse Tullamore, raffles, and much more.

This all culminated into the staging of a production "Calendar Girls the Musical" at the Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore, from May 1 to 5.

The musical was a sell-out success, and the themes of the show encapsulated the motivations of everyone involved to raise money for such a vital service in the local community.