Nurses from Downpatrick have bravely taken 12 winter dips for NI Hospice
South Eastern Trust’s Downpatrick District Nursing Team made a splash at Kilclief beach as they took part in the 12 Dips of Christmas challenge to support the Northern Ireland Hospice.
Braving less than balmy waters, the Team took the plunge at the Kilclief beach, as they were joined by friends and family in support of their hearty challenge which saw over an incredible £1,000 raised for the NI Hospice.
Downpatrick District Nurse Cathy Gracey explained that she along with the Team decided to raise money for the NI Hospice as their “Palliative Care Team help support palliative and end of life patients in our community.
“We completed our ’12 Dips’ on Christmas Eve at Kilclief Beach and it was great to have our family and friends support us.
“We would like to thank everyone who has supported us and sent their donations,” said Cathy.
