PRESIDENT of the North-ern Ireland Grain Trade Association Niall O’Donnell has selected Alzheimer’s Society as his chosen charity to benefit from funds raised by members and guests at NIGTA’s 55th annual dinner, which was held in April.
Mr O’Donnell recently visited the national office of Alzheimer’s Society in Belfast and was delighted to present a cheque for £3,500.48.
He said: “It is astonishing to think that every three minutes in the UK someone develops dementia and that sadly at present there is no cure.
“This highlights the importance of the work carried out by Alzheimer’s Society, funding research to find a cure as well
as supporting people who are living with dementia and their families.
“I would like to thank NIGTA members and their guests for their generosity in supporting this worthy cause at our recent annual dinner.”
Receiving the donation on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society was Community Fundraiser Ms Jenay McCartan.
She thanked the association for its support, which she said was invaluable.
“The last few years have been particularly difficult for people living with dementia and their families, but our incredible supporters, such as NIGTA, are enabling us to continue helping those who need it,” she said.
“We really value our supporters and couldn’t do what we do without them.”
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