Late broadcaster Charlie Bird helped increase greater than €2 million for hospices all through Ireland final 12 months.
The assist he supplied has been praised by the Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, which mentioned he can be “remembered forever for his wonderful support of many Irish charities”.
As a particular service acquired underway in Dublin’s Mansion House to recollect the legendary journalist, the organisation recalled his “tremendous” gesture supporting Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice final August.
“Charlie will be remembered forever for his wonderful support of many Irish charities,” mentioned Together for Hospice chairperson, Sarah McCloskey.
“We were honoured when he offered the hand of friendship to Together for Hospice last year in a bid to support our message about the importance of specialist palliative care.
“He made a huge impact on hospices nationwide and their fundraising efforts during the campaign and it will never be forgotten by all the members of Together for Hospice.
“We are truly saddened by his death.
“His wife Claire, daughters, grandchildren and all their families and friends are in our thoughts at this difficult time.”
