Damien Dempsey will perform a show at the Radisson Hotel tonight (Thursday ) in aid of PREDA, the charity which works for the betterment of children trapped in the sex industry.
Tickets are currently on sale at €25 (a limited number of €20 student tickets are available ) from the Radisson at (091 ) 538 300 or from Zhivago at (091 ) 509950. However, tickets will also be available on the door.
Philip Cribbin, the chairperson of the PREDA Galway Support Committee, says the Dublin born singer/songwriter whose late grandfather was from Kilmaine, Co Mayo, has been a fantastic supporter of the charity.
“His PREDA concert in Galway on February 28th 2008 helped launch PREDA Galway Support Group and raised over €12,000. He is determined to continue to support PREDA in their fight to end child slavery in all its forms.”
The money helped build a recreational area for the children at the PREDA children’s centre in Olongapo, north of Manila, as well as paying for the resurfacing of the boys’ accommodation centre. The remainder of the money was used to provide emergency relief for children freed from prisons or rescued from lives of destitution or sexual servitude.
Galway hurling captain and current All-Star, Ollie Canning, is supporting PREDA’s fundraising initiatives.
“Damien is known for his passion and commitment to justice. Why not come along to the concert and have a great night out which will ultimately make a difference to you and others.”
The charity has also launched its 2010 calendar. It costs €5, with the profit going directly to help the children being rescued at PREDA.
“Russell Barnes, PREDA Galway photographer, has created a thought provoking and inspiring calendar full of positive images about how we can all help to improve the lives of others through our support,” says Mr Cribbin.
The charity was founded by People of the Year award winner Fr Shay Cullen. The humanitarian Catholic missionary priest and his staff have worked for the betterment of children trapped in the sex industry as well as adult prisons since 1974.
Hollywood actor and social justice activist Martin Sheen is one of PREDA’s high profile supporters. Others include golfer Padraig Harrington, musician Sharon Shannon, sportsmen Jerry Flannery, Shane Long, Kevin Doyle, Ollie Canning, Mervue United, and actors Martin Sheen and James Cromwell.
To order a calendar email your order to [email protected] or text 0866681339.
