Dementia charity thanks GatewayClub for members' generous donation

Carrickfergus Senior Gateway Club has been fundraising for Dementia NI. Pcitured from left:Tanya Rankin, Jeannette Craig, Stuart McQuistian, Fionnuala Savage, from Dementia NI, Gary McKee and Elizabeth Crozier.

The sum was raised through a karaoke evening organised by the Gateway Club on September 19.

The cheque was presented to Fionnuala Savage from Dementia NI.

Fionnuala said: “Each and every day, Dementia NI staff and members are overwhelmed by the support of individuals and groups right across Northern Ireland.

Fionnuala Savage, Dementia NI, Gateway member Ben Patten, Thomas Haighton, Gateway leader and Gateway member Agnes Doherty

“The Gateway Club held a karaoke night for Dementia NI and had a singing success raising a phenomenal amount of money for Dementia NI.

“We cannot thank you enough for every generous donation, energy and enthusiasm you show in making a difference for people living with dementia.”

Dementia NI was established in 2015 to “provide a voice for people who are living with a diagnosis of dementia and to reach out to others who have dementia”.

The group aims to support people living with dementia to lobby and raise awareness of dementia.