Lord Mayor's Charity GAA Match Scores For Cancer Support House

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. John Buttimer was on hand to present a cheque for more than €7,000 to Cork ARC Support House this week. 

The much needed funds were raised by the Lord Mayor's Charity GAA Game, which brought together representatives of Cork's media to play a match against home club of the Lord Mayor, Bishopstown GAA last month with Seán Óg Ó hAilpín as the celebratory referee.

"The Lord Mayor's Charity Match was a great success in terms of the funds it raised for Cork ARC House, which will enable this charity to continue to provide essential support services to patients and their families who have been diagnosed with cancer, but more crucially in the focusing of attention on the issue of cancer and the need for community based services." said Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. John Buttimer.

"I am extremely grateful to the organising committee, the players and everyone who contributed to the event and for making it as successful as it was. 

"There was a tremendous atmosphere in the Bishopstown GAA Club on the night and no one was too focused on the final score.  The winner was Cork ARC House and raising awareness about cancer.

"On a personal note I am extremely appreciative of the kindness and support shown to me over the past number of months since news of my own illness became public. 

"The reaction of the people of Cork has been uplifting and encouraging and they have enabled me to continue in my role as Lord Mayor", he concluded.