The Select Hotels Teddy Bears Picnic helps create a Better Future raising funds for Barnardos Cork

The Select Hotels Teddy Bears Picnic helps create a Better Future raising funds for Barnardos Cork

28 July 2011

Selects Teddy Bears Picnic was once again a great success this year, as a superb €4,700 was raised at last month’s huge charity Teddy Bears picnic, in aid of children’s charity Barnardos. Today saw General Manager of Select Hotels, Una Young, presenting the much needed cash to Barnardos Project Manager, Sarah O’Gorman, at their Mahon Family Support Centre premises in Cork. 

The Cork and Kerry event which attracted over 3,000 people, was part of a nationwide campaign across Select’s 24 Hotels around Ireland.

Speaking at the cheque presentation, Una Young, said "The children here today are very special and Select is delighted to play a part in raising funds for Cork Barnardos. I would also like to thank everyone who participated as there are so many generous people out there. Being here today makes it all worthwhile and we look forward to next year’s event." 

Sarah O’Gorman, stated "I’m very grateful for the support we have received from Select Hotels. As their chosen charity, they always go that little bit extra with trying to raise us as much money as possible. I can’t thank them enough."

For further details on Select Hotels, and a list of their 24 hotels around the country, visit www.selecthotels.ie or call (021) 4391998.