Benefit night to be held in aid of Jack
Dublin People 19 Nov 2011
A BENEFIT night is being held this Thursday (November
24) at the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre (PSLC) to raise funds for the
family of Jack Murphy.
Jack (8), from Swords, is currently being treated at
Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, after being diagnosed with his
illness last September.
Aslan are taking time out of writing and recording
their studio album to show their support at this gig.
Support on the night comes from local Portmarnock
band, Machine Gun Baby.
The organisers are having a sponsored leg/chest wax
and head shave on the night, but due to time constraints will only be able to
facilitate a few people.
There will be a second night held in Fowler’s Pub,
Malahide shortly after the Portmarnock gig. The organisers will be handing out
sponsorship cards on the night for the second date, which is to be confirmed.
98FM’s Dermot and Dave will be MC-ing the auction on
the night in Portmarnock and some top prizes have been lined up.
The facebook page is
www.facebook.com/JackMurphyBenefitNight
Tickets cost e30 and are available from Emma Lawlor,
phone 085-8841008 or call the PSLC. No tickets can be held for people.
The organisers have also set up a bank account for
donations. The details are: Bank of Ireland, Swords Main Street. Name: Jack
Murphy Benefit Fund. A/C No: 92198471. Sort: 90-07-03. IBAN:
IE78BOFI90070392198471. B/C: BOFIIE2D
Jack, a Manchester United fanatic, plays Under 8
football for Fingallians GAA Club and attends an all-Irish school, Scoil an
Duinninigh, in Swords.
His father and mother, John and Nicola and his only
sibling Emily would like to thank all their family and friends for their
support over the last few months and to all those involved in organising the
benefit night.
They would especially like to thank the staff at Our
Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, who have been
“absolutely
fantastic
? and especially Jack’s consultant Ann O’Meara and surgeon Professor
Corbally.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support we have
received,
? John told Northside People.
Doors open on Thursday at 7pm.
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