Down Special Olympics receives £2850 cheque from Sharvin family
On Monday evening 19th October, Liam Sharvin and his family handed over a cheque to Frank Donnelly, Chair of Down Special Olympics for £2850.
The funds were gathered over the summer from skittles and other events.
Speaking after the presentation at the Ballymote Centre, Frank Donnelly, Down Special Olympics chairman said: “We are very grateful to the Sharvin family for their kind donation.
“With this sum, we will be able to buy more equipment for our young and adult athletes and support our volunteer helpers.
“To date we have had gold medalists for Ireland in bocce, soccer and golf, and we hope to re-start table tennis sessions again.
Liam Sharvin said: “On behalf of our family, we are delighted to present this cheque to the Down Special Olympics as they do such invaluable work with young and senior people with special needs.”
