Dated - May 8, 2014
Dear Colleagues,
This year’s RCSI Sports Union charity of the year is the IRFU Charitable Trust.
The Irish Rugby Football Union Charitable Trust was formed in 1978 to assist severely injured rugby players in their everyday lives, and help to restore their confidence and independence. There are currently 33 seriously injured players registered with the Charitable Trust in Ireland, most of whom are wheelchair bound and have some form of permanent paralysis. The support provided by the Trust takes many forms and includes financial assistance for medical, nursing and caring expenses, home alterations, education and training costs, provision of wheelchairs and specialised equipment together with motor vehicles and vehicle conversion costs. The Trust also maintains regular contact with each injured player and their families.
In an effort to raise funds for this very worthy cause we have a jersey and match ball up for raffle:
They are both signed by the 2014 six nations squad. The last Ireland squad Brian O’Driscoll will be in.
• The rugby ball was used in the epic autumn international against New Zealand where Ireland were defeated in the last kick of the game.
• The Ireland Jersey is one of the last jerseys to be signed by Brian o Driscoll as a player.
Tickets are €20 and you will be entered into both draws. Please purchase your tickets from the Student Services Office. Monday – Friday, 9.15am – 5.15pm. Draw will take place on 23rd May 2014
This year saw the end of an era as our beloved Brian O’Driscoll, the most-capped player in rugby union history, hung up his Irish jersey for the last time.
Don’t miss your opportunity to get a piece of history.
Kind regards,
Emily O’Brien
Student Services Co-Ordinator