LeisureWorld Churchfield organizes ALL STAR fundraiser for Men’s Cancer Awareness – at the Sam Allen Pitches Churchfield
Friday 12 March 2010
LeisureWorld Churchfield organizes ALL STAR fundraiser for Men’s Cancer Awareness – at the Sam Allen Pitches Churchfield
LeisureWorld Churchfield in conjunction with the Mercy Hospital Foundation and the inimitable Joe Deane are hosting a CHARITY ALL STARS EVENT on Saturday 13th March 2010 kick off at 12noon.
ALL STARS that have committed to the event include:
Thomas Mulchay
Joe Deane
Larry Tomkins
Spike O’Sullivan
Sean Og O’Halpin
John Gardiner
Tony O’Sullivan
Teddy McCarthy
Graham Canty
Niall Cullinane
Kevin Hennessey
The Rock – Dermot O’Sullivan
Brian Corkery
Joe Kavanagh
Stephen O’Brien
Barry Coffee
Jim Cashman
The main objective of the fundraiser is to raise awareness of The Men's Health & Prostate Cancer Fund, Mercy University Hospital and LeisureWorld Churchfield are committed in making Saturday 13th March a great FAMILY FUN DAY OUT – please come along and support your favorites!!
The Mercy's Prostate Cancer Clinic opened in September 2009. Between September 2009 and December 2009 there were over 450 consultations in the Clinic and 157 referrals were made to the Consultant Urologist concerning Prostate related issues and Prostate Cancer.
Louise O’Sullivan, Facility Manager of LeisureWorld Chirchfield believes that ‘it is important that the Sam Allen Pitches get behind the community and showcase the excellent facilities that are on offer to the public in the wonderful 8 all weather newly refurbished pitches. LeisureWorld are delighted that there is such a strong turn out of support from the community and the ALL STARS and we hope that all participants enjoy the day!”
The clinic which only costs €95,000 to run per annum is facilitating the first and only Rapid Access PSA Clinic in Munster and is now resulting in traditional delays between an initial diagnosis and the beginning of treatment being reduced by between 4-6 weeks.
Approximately 2,422 men develop prostate cancer each year in Ireland. This figure is similar to the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Ireland. Prostate Cancer is responsible for 500 deaths annually or 11% of all cancer deaths amongst men.
Through the establishment of 'The Men's Health and Prostate Cancer Fund' the Mercy Hospital are committed to raising over €100,000 annually. These funds are then used to provide 100% of the finances required to provide this clinic.
For further information contact:
Claire Donohue
LeisureWorld Bishopstown
Cork
0215356405
Note to Editors:
Thanks to the sponsors Bernard Allen TD, Shimmer Hair and Beauty, Tasty Snacks, Maher Sports, The Cork Trophy Centre, Singletons Centra and the Top of the Hill
