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Cork Lions Club has announced its annual Christmas Food Appeal, which runs over the next two weeks to support families in need during the festive season. As part of the appeal, food collections will take place at Dunnes Stores Ballyvolane on Friday, 6th December, and Saturday, 7th December, and at Lidl Ballyvolane on Saturday, 7th December.
In addition to the food collections, the Cork Lions Club Online Auction is now live. Bidding opened on Monday, 2nd December, and will remain open until midnight on 6th December. The auction offers an excellent opportunity to grab some fantastic Christmas gifts while supporting a worthy cause.
Items available for bidding include:
- Tickets to a Manchester United Europa League match at Old Trafford.
- One-year LeisureWorld membership.
- Golf Four Balls for several Cork golf clubs.
- Over 20 vouchers for Cork restaurants and hotels.
- A one-day family pass for Fota Wildlife Park.
- Four tickets to Cinderella at the Cork Opera House on 10th December.
- Vouchers for SuperValu, Skechers, Hair Do’s, tours, wine, and more.
To participate in the auction, visit www.corklionsclub.ie, which directs users to the bidding platform.
The proceeds from the auction will directly support the Christmas Food Appeal. In 2023, Cork Lions Club distributed over 500 food hampers to deserving families across Cork City.
Ciaran O’Connor, President of Cork Lions Club, expressed his gratitude, stating:
“We’re delighted to be holding our second online auction to raise funds to support this year’s Christmas Food Appeal. We are grateful to the Cork Business Community, who have donated items to date for the auction, and would welcome other businesses to support our fundraiser with items for auction. It is a great way to promote your business by supporting local charities and the community!”
The Lord Mayor, Cllr Dan Boyle, officially launched the Online Auction at the Lord Mayor’s Office, City Hall, on 26th November. The Cork Lions Club extended their thanks to the Lord Mayor for his continued support of their initiatives.
For more information and to explore auction items, visit www.corklionsclub.ie.