Loughash Stock-judging event raises ?5,300 for Alzheimer's Society ...

Published 26 April 2013

The recent fifth annual charity stock-judging contest at Loughash Farm, Donemana was a huge success. Not only for local farming but also two local charities who help people to live well with dementia.

More than 250 farmers attended the stock-judging and social event on Saturday 16 February organised by the Harkin Brothers at their farm near Donemana.? Altogether the event raised a fantastic total of ?5,300 for Alzheimer's Society and a further ?2,000 for Altnagelvin Dementia Care. Thomas Harkin revealed that the annual charity contests have raised over ?30,000 to date. Thomas said;

'We chose dementia this year as so many people have a loved one with dementia or are being diagnosed themselves.? It is so important that every opportunity is taken to improve dementia care and support people to live well with dementia.? I would like to thank all those who made donations on the day and our sponsor RES (Renewable Energy Company) who donated ?1,000 to be shared between the two charities.'

Heather Lundy, Alzheimer's Society Community Fundraiser South & West said;

'We are extremely grateful to Thomas and the Harkin family, local farming community, supporters and sponsor RES for their generous support of Alzheimer's Society. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals and communities across Northern Ireland to help us support people to live well with dementia today and fund research to find a cure for tomorrow.'

Pictured: Thomas Harkin and Heather Lundy

In Foyle anyone living with dementia, their carers and family can access support, please contact Micheal McIvor, Dementia Support Worker on 028 7134 8887.

If you're interested in fundraising in your local community then please call 028 9038 7774 or nifundraising@alzheimers.org.uk.?

Source: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=1561

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