Next week is Susie Long Hospice Week and the a number of events have been planned to raise funds and create awareness of hospice care in Kilkenny to mark the event.
Susie Long Hospice Week 2010 will run from Monday October 11 to Sunday 17.
Marking the third anniversary of Susie’s death, the aims of Susie Long Hospice Week are to increase public awareness and understanding of hospice care in Ireland and to raise vital funds for the Susie Long Hospice Fund, which aims to build a hospice in Kilkenny, for the people of Kilkenny and Carlow.
A number of events have been planned for Hospice Week, including:
- ‘Touch Therapy & See What Really Matters,’ a demonstration and explanation of comfort touch therapy by complementary practitioner Denise O’Connell, and a practical workshop exploring ways to enrich your daily life, with life coach Siobhan Sims, author of Did Your Day Count? on Tuesday October 12 (Susie’s anniversary ) at the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel at 7pm.
- Film night featuring Like Water For Chocolate one of Susie’s favourite films: Wednesday October 13 at Billy Byrne’s Pub, John Street, at 8.30pm.
- Bag and accessories sale on Saturday 16 at Ryan’s Bar (theatre ), Friary Street, from 3pm-6pm.
- Information point at the Tholsel (Town Hall ), High Street, Kilkenny, on Saturday October 16.
- Willie Meighan & Davy Holland Alternative Disco: Saturday October 16, Set Theatre, Langtons, John St, from 10pm.
- Celebration of a Life: Music by The Barflies at the Pumphouse, Parliament Street, to celebrate Susie Long’s life: Sunday October 17, starting at 9pm.
- Daily radio features on the theme of hospice on The Sue Nunn Show and The Edwina Grace Show on KCLR 96fm, plus Martin Bridgeman’s People in Profile featuring Siobhan Sims, and a very special edition of Martin Bridgeman’s Eclectic Light, featuring Susie Long’s Top 10 favourite albums, introduced by Malcolm Noonan.
The Susie Long Hospice Fund (SLHF ) was set up in October 2007 to provide the highest possible quality of end-of-life care for patients and their families through the establishment of a 10-bed hospice in Kilkenny.
Donations can be made directly to the fund at AIB, High St, Kilkenny, Account no: 3462705, Sort code: 93-31-98. The Susie Long Hospice Fund is a registered charity, number CHY17950.
