Write a commentHospice Volunteer Deborah Kennedy has been named ‘Long Service Fundraising Volunteer’ at the annual Institute of Fundraising Awards in Belfast.
The awards celebrate excellence in fundraising by potential fundraisers and organisations. When Southern Area Hospice Services was founded in late 1989, supporters and volunteers joined the organisation to help raise money to fund their services. One Newry lady Deborah Kennedy decided to hold a sponsored walk in Newry in order to raise both money and awareness of this new service available to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.
With the success of the walk, Deborah continued to organise this each year to raise funds for the Hospice and has just completed her 25th year. To date, this walk has raised over £350,000 for Southern Area Hospice Services.
In this her 25th year, the Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to announce that Deborah has recently won the title of Long Service Fundraising Volunteer which has been awarded from the Institute of Fundraising. Deborah is an excellent example of the outstanding contributions given by volunteers and is a worthy winner of this title.
Speaking of the award, Siobhan McArdle, Assistant Fundraising Manager said “I have had the pleasure of working with Deborah for over 20 years and she is a phenomenal lady who has and continues to do so much for Southern Area Hospice. I congratulate Deborah as a very worthy winner for this prestigious award and thank her for her contributions over the past 25 years”.
The awards reflect the Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland's commitment to champion best practice and acknowledge innovation, creativity in fundraising and the impact of successful partnerships and events. Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to be acknowledged at this prestigious event and congratulate Deborah on her success.
Southern Area Hospice Services are always seeking volunteers in a number of areas, for more information, please contact Andrea or Rosie on (028) 302 67711.
