Mayo native winner in Farm Family Draw

DECLAN Donohue from Galway is the latest winner of the Farm Family Draw.

The Mayo native is urging everyone involved in farming as well as their friends and neighbours to support the initiative.

The Farm Family Draw is a fundraising partnership between the Irish Community Air Ambulance and Embrace FARM. The two Irish charities have teamed up to help ensure that farm families receive the support they need when they need it most.

All funds raised as part of the monthly membership draw will be split evenly between the two charities. The top prize is €1,000 each month.

The two organisations offer support to Irish farmers and their families in different but equally important ways. The Irish Community Air Ambulance is often tasked to farm accidents and medical emergencies in rural areas, it provides emergency pre-hospital care and brings patients to the hospital that best meets their needs.

The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) works in partnership with the National Ambulance Service and is ready to respond to serious incidents and medical emergencies from its base in Rathcoole in north Cork seven days a week.

Embrace FARM supports farm families grieving the loss of a loved one or rehabilitating with serious injury from a farm accident. It was established in 2014 by Brian and Norma Rohan from Shanahoe, Co. Laois.

Following the death of Brian’s father Liam on their family farm in 2012, they felt there was no support that could ease the pain families such as theirs were experiencing. They began by holding an ecumenical remembrance service with over 600 people attending in its first year.

The charity responds to both practical and emotional questions people suffering after a farm accident may have. Its mission is to grow and sustain a support network for those affected by farm accidents.

Membership of the Farm Family Draw is €10 per month and can be paid for on a monthly, bi-annual or annual subscription. Visit https://farmfamilydraw.ie/ or call (021) 4190 999. The draw will take place on the 8th of each month. First prize is €1,000, second prize €100.