On 21 November 2024, The Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) awarded over €131,000 to 28 Irish charities during a reception at University College Cork. The event, attended by Cllr. Terry Coleman, highlighted grants supporting health and well-being initiatives, including stroke recovery, occupational therapy, autism assistance, art therapy, palliative care, and children’s services. A medical elective grant was also awarded to UCC’s School of Medicine.
Among this year’s beneficiaries are:
- Cork Stroke Support, receiving funds for its Living Well After a Stroke project.
- The Lantern Community Project, will use its grant for occupational therapy equipment.
- Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, which will put the grant toward essential equipment upgrades.
- Rainbow Club Cork, supporting their Art Therapy Programme.
- Bantry Hospice, to help achieve 24-hour palliative care.
- CUH Charity, contributing toward the expansion of children’s services.
Lesley Garrett, HSF Patron, praised the charities’ efforts, while Paul Jackson, Group Chief Executive, celebrated HSF’s contributions, noting €2.25 million donated in the past year. The reception also marked HSF Health Plan’s 75th anniversary in Ireland. Looking ahead, HSF aims to donate €2.5 million in 2025 to support medical charities and individuals in need.
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