The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway has named local charities ACT for Meningitis and i4Life as the beneficiaries of this year’s Gala Ball.
Galway-based ACT for Meningitis is a national support and awareness charity working to save lives through greater disease awareness, while providing free support services across Ireland to anyone who has been affected by meningitis. Set up in 2011 by Siobhan and Noel Carroll following the loss of their four-year-old daughter Aoibhe, ACT for Meningitis has increased meningitis awareness and has contributed to saving many lives in the process.
Headford-based i4Life was established by group of volunteer health professionals from the West of Ireland who came together in 2009 to offer their expertise with a particular emphasis on child health for under 5s in marginalised communities across Zambia and other Low Resource countries. Since then, i4Life has grown significantly in size and reach to offer primary health care and nutritional support. Since 2009, over 210 health professionals have offered their expertise to projects in Zambia, Uganda, Liberia and with Refugees in Greece.
The Gala event also will feature the announcement of winners of the Cathaoirleach’s Awards, a joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network (PPN).
The awards scheme provides official recognition to individuals and groups who have had a significant impact on the quality of life in communities across County Galway.
Posthumous Special Recognition Awards will be presented to the families of the late Saoirse Ruane from Kiltullagh and Martin Horgan from Oranmore.
The Cathaoirleach’s Gala Charity Ball and the Cathaoirleach’s Awards will commence with a drinks reception at 6.30pm followed by dinner and dancing with music by The Lewd Tunes on Thursday 16th May at The Clayton Hotel. Dress is smart casual. Event MC is Ollie Turner with special guests appearing on the evening. Tickets are priced at €80 with all proceeds going to ACT for Meningitis and i4Life.
