East Meath Hospice Association invites community to coffee morning in Julianstown

East Meath Hospice Association is inviting the local community to come along for coffee and a chat in Julianstown later this month, as the voluntary organisation continues its work supporting people with cancer and their families. The association will hold its annual coffee morning at Matt The Threshers in Julianstown on Thursday, September 24, from 9.30am until 12 noon. There will be one venue for the event this year and committee members are hoping to see a strong turnout from across East Meath and the surrounding area. All money raised for East Meath Hospice Association (EMHA) is spent locally, providing practical and financial assistance to people who have received a cancer diagnosis. Among its most important services is a team of volunteer drivers who provide a free, confidential, door-to-door transport service for people travelling to hospital appointments for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Read more Councillors back no confidence motion in traffic relief options for East Meath village plagued by congestion The association also operates a Comfort Fund to assist local people who experience financial difficulties while undergoing treatment. Ahead of this year's coffee morning, EMHA has paid tribute to the many individuals, families, clubs and community organisations who have raised funds on its behalf over the past year. Fundraising got off to a chilly start on St Stephen's Day when members of St Colmcille's GAA took part in a sponsored swim. Darragh McCullough's popular Daffodil Fest also raised funds for both East Meath Hospice Association and the Irish Cancer Society. Imelda Crosbie and her family organised a pool tournament in The Alverno in memory of the late John, with her grandson Tommy described as the 'star of the show'. Jamie McCormack took on the gruelling challenge of running four miles every four hours for 48 hours to raise funds, while further support came through a community BBQ in Gilna's. The BBQ was organised by Bernie, with Jimmy and Emer providing the food, a raffle organised on the day and music from Maria Butterly and Fergal Flaherty. Another music night is also planned for Reddans on September 12. Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club's charity classic proved another major success, with proceeds shared between East Meath Hospice Association and Drogheda Hospice. Jenny O'Neill went to even greater heights for the cause, bravely taking part in a parachute jump which she later said she 'loved'. Read more Julianstown traffic relief debate turns to M1 access alternatives The Harvest Festival at Star of the Sea Church also donated proceeds to the association, while Bettystown Tidy Towns volunteers combined their work keeping the village looking its best with fundraising for EMHA by collecting bottles and cans and donating the proceeds. Support has also come from Ministown Tidy Towns and Whitworth Hall. East Meath Hospice Association thanked everyone who has been inspired to organise events, take on challenges or make donations, stressing that money raised goes directly towards helping people in the local area. The association is now encouraging people to support its coffee morning and learn more about the work carried out by its volunteers. Committee members will be on hand at Matt The Threshers on September 24 to meet members of the public and answer any questions about the organisation, its services or volunteering. Anyone looking for further information about East Meath Hospice Association or its services can contact 087 210 0036.