Fundraiser to boost Ability West services

Leo Moran helped launch draw

ABILITY West has launched a major fundraising campaign in a bid to increase its respite service, enhance equipment and provide better supports.

The car draw was launched amid a day of music, song and craic at its Croílár Day Service on the Tuam Road in Galway. Croílár was alive with music and celebration as Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors joined staff, the people they support, and visiting families for a memorable afternoon. There was a great atmosphere with laughter, conversation, and community spirit filling every corner of the service.

Ability West note that while the overall operation of their services is funded by the HSE, the additional supports offered require significant funding.

The draw will help expand summer respite for children with intellectual disabilities and autism, enhance sensory equipment across Day Services, enhance sensory garden developments, and investment in assistive technology.

“The funds will help support a wide range of needs that directly improve quality of life for the children and adults in our care,” said a spokesperson for Ability West.

“This fundraiser will create an additional income stream for Ability West to give us the financial flexibility to do more, respond faster, and provide better supports for the people and families we serve.”

First prize is a Kia Picanto and a range of other substantial prizes are also up for grabs. Tickets starting at €10 are available from winakiapicanto.ie.