The Mayor of Douglas Councillor Carol Malarkey has launched her 2013-2014 mayoral charity appeal.
She has selected four charities: Junior Achievement Isle of Man, Manx Workshop for the Disabled, Tabitha’s Trust and Victim Support. ‘These are all local causes very close to my heart,’ she said, adding that Douglas Town Band would also benefit from fundraising efforts during her year in office.
She thanked the many fundraisers who had offered to help with the charity appeal and welcomed the growing number of employees at Hansard who had volunteered their support. She also paid tribute to the Mayor’s consort, her husband Councillor Bill Malarkey, who would be at the forefront of the fundraising in order that she could undertake her many mayoral duties.
Councillor Bill Malarkey said the theme for the year would be ‘fun raising’ rather than ‘fundraising’.
The reception also provided an opportunity for Martin Sewell, on behalf of the Manx Workshop for the Disabled, to present the Mayor with a plaque, crafted in wood, of the Douglas Borough Council crest.
Junior Achievement works in schools with the support of more than 300 volunteers to help some 5000 students island-wide gain the essential skills they will need when they leave full-time education.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013 the Manx Workshop for the Disabled champions the disabled in the workplace and helps disabled people gain meaningful paid employment through the design and production of goods using largely Manx materials.
Newly formed Tabitha’s Trust aims to provide support, equipment and services to families who have suffered bereavement through the loss of a child.
Victim Support Isle of Man offers free and confidential help to victims and witnesses of crime, their families and friends.
Links:
www.facebook.com/TabithasTrust
Photo - Mayor of Douglas Councillor Carol Malarkey and Mayor’s consort Councillor Bill Malarkey with representatives of the four charities to benefit from the 2013-2014 mayoral charity appeal. Left to right: Martin Sewell, Manx Workshop for the Disabled, Paula Gelling, Victim Support Isle of Man, Victoria Kissack, Tabitha’s Trust and Sue Cook, Junior Achievement Isle of Man. Picture Andrew Barton.
