Friends of Laois hospital raise €7,600 on ‘road to recovery’
Event organiser Toney Ryan and some of his hardworking committee present the cheque for €7,613.95 to representatives from the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital
THE Road to recovery run has raised over €7,600 for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital organisation, a group dedicated to raising additional funds for the hospital so that it can purchase new and better-quality equipment for the betterment and comfort of its patients.
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have expressed their gratitude following another hugely successful 'Road to Recovery' road run, which this year raised €7,613.95. The annual event features a convoy of vehicles travelling from Castletown, circling the hospital in Portlaoise before making their way back to Castletown.
The fundraiser was originally established following organiser Toney Ryan’s personal health journey and has since become a key date in the local calendar. Over the years, the initiative has raised significant funds in helping to enhance patient comfort and provide essential medical equipment. Last year’s donation saw the purchase of a McGrath laryngoscope and a breast pump.
Speaking on behalf of the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital, Áine Reams highlighted the importance of such contributions in supporting patients. She said: "Funds raised through events like the Road to recovery road run play a crucial role in allowing us to make donations to the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Without people like the Ryans and those who supported the run, we would not be able to fulfil our mission of enhancing patient comfort at the hospital. We are extremely grateful to the Ryan family for all they have done for the ‘friends’ over the past two years and to all who bought raffle tickets, took part in the run, donated prizes, helped out on the day or made donations â thank you."
