Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball raises highest ever amount
Published on 14th June 2024
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste is delighted to announce that his recent Charity Ball has raised €150,000.
This is the highest amount ever raised for a Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball.
The three charities involved, the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, Breast Cancer Ireland and A Lust for Life will each now receive €50,000.
The first two charities were chosen by the Lord Mayor as two that were close to his heart, while the third was picked by The Round Room at the Mansion House.
“I am extremely proud to have played a part in raising such a big sum of money for three very worthy charities,” said the Lord Mayor. “I would like to thank everyone who attended on the night for being so generous. I am also thinking today of the late Charlie Bird, who represented the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association at a photocall we held to announce the Ball back in December. I have no doubt that having Charlie involved helped highlight the work of the association and raise the profile of the event.”
The Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball is a ticketed event which takes place each year and the money raised from the tickets, auction and raffle on the night goes to three charities.
This year’s Ball took place on Saturday, 27th April 2024.
***Attached please find photo of the Lord Mayor and Padraic O’Kane from the Round Room presenting the cheque for €150,000 to Andrew from A Lust for Life, Kevin from IMNDA and Adelle from Breast Cancer Ireland***
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Notes to the Editor:
Breast Cancer Ireland is a registered charity, established to raise significant funding to support pioneering research programmes nationally, as well as to promote education and awareness on the importance of good breast health amongst women of all ages.
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association provides essential care and support for people with Motor Neurone Disease, their families and carers.
A Lust for Life is a youth mental health charity that educates and empowers the children and young people of Ireland through early prevention mental health programmes, content and advocacy. Their 10 week, free-of-charge, mental health programme is in 34% of Irish primary schools and has reached 77,800 children.