Last updated:
Thu 5 Aug 2021, 5:23 AM
SOME large barrels, a few flowerpots and planks of wood all tied together with rope were teamed with strong arms and pure determination to ensure that a crew of North Galway men made the arduous journey across Galway Bay to help raise funds towards medical support for a young girl injured earlier this year.
Little three-year-old Katie Walsh from Ballyglunin had to have her left foot amputated after she was involved in a machinery accident at home. The outpouring of support from communities, businesses and sports groups has been overwhelming with thousands of euro raised to date.
Despite the changes made to the program sometimes at the last minute to accommodate the changing public health guidelines, each department has gone above and beyond to assist their families. We are so grateful for their participation in this challenging year.
Tess Morrissey, director
Has Santa set up his workshop in Bissell Hall?
Well, kind of. Santa’s elves at University Police have filled the building’s conference room with gifts gathered for a local veteran family adopted through WNY Heroes Inc.
“The outpouring of support from our department has been overwhelming, especially during this year,” says UPD Officer Shannon Sweeney, who is coordinating the effort with Officer Alexandra Ince and Investigator Wayne Colton. “It just shows that no matter how bad things can get, we can still come together and make a beautiful Christmas for a deserving military family.”