LOCAL COMEDIANS RAISE OVER SEVENTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS FOR PIPS, SUICIDE PREVENTION CHARITY THROUGH THE ‘VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE’ BOXING EVENT AT THE ULSTER HALL
L-R – Heather Anderson, Helen Brogan (PIPS), Paddy McDonnell
On February 11th, a host of local comedians battled it out in a night of amateur boxing for charity at the Ulster Hall, with all proceeds going to PIPS, Suicide Prevention in Ireland. The event was an instant sell out and streamed live on the night, raising a total of Seventeen Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighty-Five Pounds for the charity.
A representative from PIPS said; “We at PIPS are so very grateful to TSW Management and all the participating comedians, the public who attended the event, all who donated and to everyone involved in organising such a successful and entertaining night. You all have played a significant part in helping raise funds for our charity and supporting the work we do in our communities. As a non-government funded charity we heavily rely on the kindness and generosity of you all in helping us in our fight to have a compassionate society free from suicide.
We work exclusively to provide crisis support for those who are contemplating suicide in Northern Ireland. We provide free of charge counselling services, a crisis walk in/open door policy with no appointment needed and accept self-referrals. We offer complimentary therapies, and befriending.
If you feel you or anyone you know would like to avail of this support, please do contact us on 0800 088 6042. Our staff are here to help, all our services are free, private and confidential.”