Praxis Care celebrates 40 years in Mayo
LEADING social care charity Praxis Care held a 40th anniversary party at The Cot and Cobble in Ballina, transforming the area into a vibrant celebration.
The organisation turned 40 on July 3, marking four decades of dedicated service and support for individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia.
The joyous event brought together the people Praxis Care supports, their families and friends, staff and the local community. Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities including singing, dancing and live music from Doppler.
The party was hosted by four Praxis Care services - Foxford, Ballina Day Service, Station Lodge and Station House. These services provide support for individuals with mental ill health, intellectual disabilities and autism.
A highlight of the event was individuals supported by Praxis Care being awarded prized, including for best dressed and best dancer. Best dressed winners were Conor Joyce and Breege Molloy, with the best dancer award going to Caitlin O'Driscoll.
Minister Dara Calleary congratulated all involved in the celebrations, telling the event: “You can see from the joy on everyone’s faces that there’s a fabulous buzz here tonight.”
Councillor Annie May Reape expressed her delight at being invited, saying: “Everyone is so happy and beautifully dressed. People do not realise how important these services are.”
Praxis Care’s director of care and development for Ireland, Amanda Gray, commented: “These celebrations are about the people we support, their families and friends, our staff and volunteers and the communities we work in. Thank you all for joining us as we celebrate Praxis Cares 40th birthday and here’s to the next 40 years.
“Looking ahead, we remain committed to being an innovative organisation that has the people we support at the forefront.”
This event was just one in a series of 40 celebrations taking place this summer across Ireland, the UK and the Isle of Man to mark this significant anniversary. Each event aims to bring together the local community and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Praxis Care over the past 40 years.
The charity looks forward to continuing its mission and making a positive impact for many more years to come.
Praxis Care Day Service in Ballina would like to thank all the businesses in Ballina who donated so generously to the event: Mams, Cortoon Furniture, Charlie's DayBreak, Coast Hair, Rouses, Quinn’s Pharmacy, Falcon Fruits, Office Pro, Kitchen Garden Café, O’Heirs, Hair by Jacquline, Kevs Kuts, Foody’s Pharmacy, Sabrina’s, Moy Beverages, Michelle’s Bakery, Regan’s, Ivy & Bow, Ward’s Pharmacy, Price Busters, Minster A, Jimmy Rafferty's, Sandra’s, The Gym, Coast Hair, The Junction, Archers, Jimmy’s, SuperValu, Hair by Aga, Everlasting Beauty, Shaw’s, Molloy's Pharmacy, Heffernan’s, Sunrise Studio, Stage Hair by VK, The Loft, Jalan Jalan, Amanda’s Barbers, Kelley’s, Colleen’s Beauty, Hair by Sinead, Allure, Mariposa, Wispy's, Winters, 5th on Tone.