Important Announcement
On behalf of DEBRA Ireland and Our Lady's Hospice we regret to inform you that due to unfortunate circumstances the Spike and Bike Event has been cancelled.
Apologies to all those who entered the event and a full entry refund will be issued.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01 4126924 or info@spikeandbike.com
About The Charities
All the proceeds from the event will go towards two charities:
DEBRA Ireland (CHY8703) - www.debraireland.org
DEBRA Ireland is the national charity established in 1988 to provide patient support services and to drive research into treatments and cures for those living with the genetic skin condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Our patients who have EB, have skin that is as delicate and fragile as the wings of a butterfly, and just as easily damaged. EB has been described by a Consultant Dermatologist in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital as “easily the most debilitating and devastating disease I have ever seen”. The condition is extremely painful and leads to disability and deformity. Many of our patients who survive childhood face the frightening reality that they could develop a very aggressive form of skin cancer, due to the constant breakdown of their skin.
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (CHY1144) - www.olh.ie
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has two truly special facilities, Harold’s Cross and Blackrock Hospice, where specialist care is provided for people with a range of needs from rehabilitation to end of life care. As an organisation we face many challenges in continuing to provide really high quality services for all our patients and their families. It is our intention over the coming years to develop and expand our services so that we meet the needs of our changing society while never losing sight of the core values of our organisation. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services has been supported wonderfully by the public through donations, fundraising events and bequests. Given the current economic climate, fundraising is more important than ever and Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is delighted to be involved in the inaugural Spike & Bike event with Debra Ireland this October.