FACT based mission for taxi drivers

Dublin People 22 Sep 2018

The large group of children, parents and taxi drivers get ready to set off on the Dublin taxi drivers special children’s outing to Parnell Square and Leopardstown Racecourse. PHOTOS: DARREN KINSELLA

LOCAL taxi drivers proved their charitable credentials last week when they donated their time to help give kids in Ballymun a great day out.

The drivers were giving a dig-out to support group FACT (Families Autism Coming Together), which is based in the Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre.

FACT is providing a great service, organising fitness classes for autistic children and their siblings and the group held its very first summer project this year.

Last Tuesday was a special day for FACT, with taxi drivers collecting FACT kids and adults from the Sillogue centre in cabs decked out with balloons to bring them on a special day out.

The cabs drove to Parnell Square for a disco and then they got a Garda escort out to Leopardstown Racecourse for a big party.

FACT meets every second Thursday from 7-8pm at Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre.

The meetings are held in an inclusive environment and a safe setting. There are different fun activities to suit the needs of all group members.

FACT also tries to promote awareness locally and to create a social network for all children and parents.

Anybody interested can go along. The next meetings are on September 27 and October 11. Email Factspg@hotmail.com or call Wendy Keating on 085-1498689 for more details.