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John Dalzell OBE, and his Sit-Out Team visited Stormont yesterday following an invite from MLA Justin McNulty, in recognition of his dedicated service to Southern Area Hospice over this past 30 years.
John is embarking on his 30th consecutive Sit-Out this coming Saturday 11th December and will sit out until Christmas Eve.
This year John has a double celebration as he will be sitting out for his 80th Birthday on 21 December.
Commenting on the fundraisers visit to Stormont the Newry and Armagh MLA said “I felt that it was important to invite John to Stormont today in recognition of the extraordinary contribution he has made to our local community over the last three decades. There are so many families across our area who rely on the compassionate care of Southern Area Hospice during what can be the darkest and most challenging chapters of their lives.
By raising a total of £1.85million over the years, John, his team, and those who support him have have played a huge role, not just in keeping the Hospice to the fore of our collective consciousness, but ensuring that it is there to support our community for years to come.
“Through his steady, dependable, and highly visible advocacy and selfless charity work John has inspired a new generation in Newry to put their shoulder to the wheel for our local Hospice. John’s contribution to the welfare of our community is inspirational. I was delighted and honored that he and his team joined me at Stormont today. I’m really looking forward to supporting him on the ground this year, and I hope that his sit-out goes from strength to strength.”
