Rally for Haiti coming to Mayo
THE Rally for Haiti is coming to Castlebar next Tuesday (April 4), where the crew will be met by Mayor Michael Kilcoyne at 12.30 p.m. at the Linenhall Arts Centre.
Haven, a prominent Irish NGO working on the ground in Haiti, will commence its nationwide Rally for Haiti next Monday, led by former championship rally driver Ronnie Foreman.
Ronnie is coming out of retirement to undertake the road trip around Ireland to raise awareness and vital funds for the people of Haiti, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew. He will stop off at a number of civic receptions and public events along the route, while companies and individuals can get involved by organising their own fundraising events to coincide with his travels.
Ronnie, who is also the Northern Ireland Ambassador for Haven, said: “It is an honour to get behind the wheel again to tour Ireland’s highways and byways for such a good cause. Throughout the rally in April, I hope to raise much-needed funds and increase awareness of the immense difficulties that continue to face the Haitian people, six months after Hurricane Matthew.
“Now, Haven is looking to long-term recovery after what is the third major natural disaster to hit Haiti in just seven years; I’m asking the people of Ireland to get behind the rally so that, together, we can help this recovery reach those who need it most.”
Leslie Buckley, founder and chairman of Haven, added: “Six months have passed since Haiti was devastated by Hurricane Matthew last October. After finding many of the homes, farms and schools destroyed, and having faced the threat of cholera and hunger, now, the people of Haiti are working to rebuild their lives.
“I would like to thank Ronnie for driving this unique initiative, which will reach far in supporting recovery in Haiti: the Rally for Haiti can empower the people of Haiti to restore their livelihoods and look ahead to a bright future once again.”
To make a donation to the Rally for Haiti, please log on to https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/rally-for-haiti and follow the instructions.