You are invited to take part in Kilkenny on Ice first Skate-a-thon. Skate for as long as you want (from 5 minutes to 12 hours) while raising much needed funds for the Aislinn Centre.
The Skate-a-thon will take place in the Hub & Cillin Hill, Kilkenny on 12th January from 6pm to 6am.
To take part simply contact me on 085-1055560 or and I will send you out a sponsorship card or set you up on MyCharity.ie. Get your skates on so you can ask friends/family to sponsor you over the Christmas!!!
Thanks
About the course
The course has 8 modules focusing on the nervous system and the effects of various drugs and alcohol. Each module is completed weekly and a participant must complete the quiz and multiple choice questions weekly in order to move on to the next stage. A commitment of two or three hours is necesssary for a person to receive the value of the course. There is also an opportunity to participate in a chat room and access relevant data. The course director will also give a video presentation weekly. The course will issue a participatory certificate to those who complete the course.
Course benefits
The benefits of this course is that you can do it in the comfort of your own home and within your own schedule. It is people friendly and both the course director and I will be available to offer support. There is an introductory offer for the course of €100 and also a concession to those unemployed or retired.
If you are interested please contact Geraldine on 086-8050446.
A date will be set for late October or early November and end eight weeks later.
]]>Where: Watershed, Loughboy, Kilkenny
When: Saturday 22nd October 2011
Entry: €10 per person/€90 per team
RSVP your team name and details by 18th October to: caitriona@aislinncentre.com or text/phone 085-1055560.
Raffle for 3 months membership at the Watershed Leisure Centre and other prizes on day.
All proceeds go to helping a young person overcome addiction
]]>1st Prize Winner (2 All-Ireland hurling final tickets plus 1 night B&B in Jurys Croke Park): Michael Ryan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
2nd Prize( 2 All-Ireland football final tickets): Sean Larkin, Ballyroan, Co. Tipperary
3rd Prize (Return flights and one week's accommodation for 2 to Bulgaria): Sean Larkin, Co. Tipperary
A big thank you to all who bought and sold lines to make this years draw a big success.
]]>A wonderful spiritually healing night was had by all on last Friday night in St Mary’s Cathedral Kilkenny when Fr Mark Condon celebrated a healing mass for “addicts and their families. The mass setting was by Seamus Doran, music and hymns performed by Roscrea folk group. Thanks to all who supported us and helped on the night.
]]>We would also like to thank Vincent O'Brien for his kindness to Croi Nua on the day of the jump.
All proceeds will go to Croi Nua, a haven of healing for families/concerned persons of an addict.
We done again to our heros!!!
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]]>On 6th June our ladies took to the streets of Dublin for the Flora Womens mini marathon. Then on 11th June saw a group of walkers trek from Howth Head to Bray Head. We also had a group of cyclist cycle from Mizen to Malin from 13th to 18th June.
You can see photos of the above in our new 'Gallery' section.
If you wish to take part in our next endevour check out our facebook and website for updates and details.
]]>Company Quiz
To register your team please email caitriona@aislinncentre.com or phone 056-8833777 by 12th May 2011.
Cost €10 per person
Max 5 per team.
Each company can have more than one team.
It's a great way to increase morale in your company, network and a good excuse for a fun night out.
All proceeds go directly to the Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre.
''We believe in the priceless potential of young people''
]]>PRESS RELEASE
Aislinn Adolescent Centre, a Kilkenny based charity, has been selected as the charity of choice for the upcoming TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon, which will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2011.
The Kilkenny Triathlon, the only Irish triathlon to be selected as part of the TriGrandPrix Championships will attract Europe’s top professional triathletes, who along with Ireland’s premier athletes will compete for a €10,000 prize. It is a major triumph for Aislinn, as all competitors will be encouraged to raise funds by the event organisers for the non-profit charity.
TriGrandPrix’s main focus is to attract athletes of all levels of fitness to participate. With relay options and an event designed for First Time Triathletes, there’s a place for everyone to take part. There is even a kid’s event on the day!
The Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre offers skilled and extensive drug counselling and treatments to young people from 15 to 21 years old, whose lives have been affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling. The centre is unique in that it is the only one of its type not only in Ireland but in Europe. Along with delivering a service to the young people and their families Aislinn also offers a family respite programme called Croi Nua which is for individuals who have been affected by addiction or who is working in that field. This was developed by parents and concerned persons for assistance in their lives, dealing with life issues and living with chemical abuse within the family.
During 2010 Aislinn achieved accreditation status with CHKS, the UK leading provider of health care intelligence and quality improvement services. This is a huge achievement for the Aislinn addiction centre making it a centre of excellence.
During 2011 Aislinn will continue to adapt its range of support and therapeutic therapies to meet the needs of adolescents and their families. Aislinn envisages extending the pre- admission programme to a residential setting to cater for those people who require help prior to being admitted to the residential programme. This project will require substantial financial support.
Breda Cahill, general manager, is excited that Aislinn is the chosen charity of the Triathlon stating that ‘being involved with TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon will encourage the young people who seek our programme to get involved in everyday sport. This will help them change their life and in doing so empower them to develop their full potential. This will also help generate much needed funds for Aislinn’.
‘We are excited and honoured, on behalf of the Professional and Age Group Athletes participating in the TriGrandPrix Ireland, to be partnered with Aislinn and their fantastic efforts to help young people,’ Jim Breen, CEO of TriGrandPrix. ‘We believe that the community of Athletes will rise to the challenge of collecting sponsorship to help the facility in Ballyragget.’
TriGrandPrix is all about Athlete Care and the main focus will be on the Age Group and first time Triathletes. The Experience will include the following events, all to be held on the same day:
TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 23rd 2011 at Kilkenny Castle. If you would like to register for the 2011 TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon, please visit http://www.TriGrandPrix.com.
For inquiries about the Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre, please contact us on 056-8833777, email info@aislinncentre.com or visit www.aislinn.ie. You can also donate on MyCharity.ie.
For inquiries about the TriGrandPrix Championship, please contact Jim Breen on 087 418 0565 (jim.breen@trigrandprix.com) or visit www.trigrandprix.com.
]]>To register for this event please visit http://www.florawomensminimarathon.ie/. Official entry forms are also available on the Evening Herald. Registration €17/€18 and all participants will receive a timing chip before the race and a medal once the race is completed. Closing date for entries in Wednesday 27th April 2011.
To support the Aislinn Centre you must first of all have registered as above, then contact Caitriona on 056-8833777 or caitriona@aislinncentre.com. You will be sent an Aislinn Centre sponsorship card and if you prefer you can set up your own sponsorship page on MyCharity.ie which is a convenient way to get sponsorship securely on line from friends and family around the world. You will also receive a t-shirt before the race if you support the Aislinn Centre.
To encourage friends, family or colleagues to sponsor you we recommend to aim for €10 per kilometre (race distance is 10km) ie ask 5 friends to sponsor €2 each for 1 km, ask 2 colleagues to sponsor €5 each for another km etc. If you don't reach this do not worry as we are grateful for any sponsorship large and small.
We look forward to see you there. It really is a great day out and a good way to keep fit.
]]>Hopefully, the weather will be good to us on the day and we will all come away a little wore out but happy with our achievement.
]]>Croi Nua would like to also congratulate Breda Fell, Waterford Family Support Group, Brendan Doyle, Wexford Group and Ann Dickens , Wexford Group on their continuous great work and the success of the Men’s Support Group.
]]>They represented a cross section of substance misuse treatment programmes in Ireland and were wonderful ambassadors for Ireland. Representatives from Italy, France, Greece, Germany and Austria were also present.
]]>Des has kindly agreed to give ALL the proceeds of his forthcoming gig in Roisin Dubh, Galway on Sept 6th , 7th and 8th to Aislinn.
Tickets are on sale at €15.00 from usual outlets.
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