Locals raise funds for Central Remedial Clinic

THE parents of a young boy who was born with Cerebral Palsy recently held a benefit night to raise funds for the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) in Clontarf.

Tanya and Eric Doyle, from Finglas, held the fundraising event at the local Bottom of the Hill Pub.

The parents collected

?¬2,600 for the clinic that has provided vital care to their two-year-old son Matthew.

The funds were raised through a combination of entrance fees, a raffle and spot prizes.

Four local men, including Matthew’s father, also shaved their heads to raise funds.

Commenting on the success of the fundraiser, Mr Doyle said:

“We wanted to give something back to the CRC for all the help they have given us with Matthew.

“It was amazing to see how many local people turned up and how many businesses in Finglas and Cabra were happy to support us. We are so grateful to everyone who helped us to raise so much money for the CRC and are particularly grateful to Joe and Bernie Lynch and the staff and customers of the Bottom of the Hill pub for all their help.

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Over ten local businesses from Finglas and Cabra, including Finglas Leisure Centre, Clever Buys, Power City, SPAR, Hanna’s Euro Shop, David Murray, Hoi Won Chinese, Midland Meats, Clearwater, Cardiff Bridge Shops and Joe Brennan showed their support for the night by donating a variety of raffle and spot prizes.

The CRC is one of Ireland’s largest centres for children and adults with physical disabilities.

In Dublin, the clinic provides a range of social, technical and healthcare services from its main centres in Clontarf and Clondalkin as well running activity centres for adults in Coolock, Clontarf, Firhouse and Hartstown.

The CRC also has two schools for children with physical and multiple disabilities in Clontarf and Clondalkin.