Tractor run raised funds for Lalor Centre, Baltinglass
Janet Murphy, treasurer of St Mary's Church, Rathvilly presensts a cheque to Anne Leigh in the Lalor Centre
A SHARE of the proceeds from the annual Baltinglass Group of Parishes tractor run was recently presented to the Lalor Centre.
The cheque was presented to Anne Leigh by Janet Murphy, treasurer of St Mary’s Church in Rathvilly.
The Lalor Centre is a day centre in Baltinglass for adults who live with learning and intellectual disabilities and is run by KARE.
“The tractor run is an annual event and we are so grateful for the ongoing support of the committee and all the members. This money is used to enhance the lives of our service users through various different activities like music and sensory activities.
‘‘The fabulous support of the local community enables us to continue to give our service these extra activities,” Catherine Curry from the Lalor Centre said.
The Lalor Centre extend thanks to Pat and Ruth Hamilton, Ballykillduff, Tobinstown for the use of their farm for the tractor run and parking for spectators.
As well as raising money for the Lalor Centre, the annual tractor run was also a fundraiser for St Mary’s Church.
