The Red Cross has over 4,000 Volunteers working in Nepal to assist the people to get their lives back on track. Therefore, Eileen donated €700 out of her money raised to the Red Cross restricted Nepal funds. Also, Ballinora/Ballincollig Red Cross has added €300 to this donation to bring our donation up to €1000 to be used directly to assist the work of the Red Cross in Nepal.
To date three Red Cross members have lost their lives in an attempt to help others. Sanumaiya Kapal aged 53, Lai Maya Gurung, Nurse aged 43 and 20 year old volunteer Sirman Dangul have lost their lives. They were killed while running a blood donation drive in Kastamandap a world heritage site in Kathmandu. These red cross members embodied the real spirit of the Red Cross and despite the tragic loss, their committment serves as an inspiration to the over 4000 volunteers who are now supporting the needs of earthquake survivors.
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| Well done to Eileen Sheehan seen here presenting her cheque for €700 to Pat O' Connor, Area Chairman. also included are Mary Murphy Chairperson and Clair Dineen Secretary of Ballinora/Ballincollig Red Cross |
