We are absolutely delighted to have been selected as one of the Munster Rugby Charity partners for the 2018/2019 season along with the Irish Cancer Society. Having gone through the application process for the past few seasons we are privileged and honured to have been selected it what must have been a very difficult application review and approval process for Munster Rugby.
Munster Rugby has an excellent community and social responsibility ethos , which we have previously benefited from through very special player meet and greet sessions with some of our beneficiary families. Gerry Flannery and John Hayes have both has also been excellent advocates for and supporters of the Foundation.
Speaking of the announcement Brendan Ring, Co-Founder of Cliona’s Foundation commented “We are privileged and excited to have been selected as a Charity Partner for the 2018/2019 season,”
“The Munster Rugby brand and family of backroom team, players and supporters is very special and unique and, on a personal level, an experience we have enjoyed for many years.
Being an extended part of this family with a worldwide profile and support is a huge honour for Cliona’s Foundation.
We are looking forward to working with Munster Rugby on raising awareness of the hidden financial struggles families of sick children endure and how Cliona’s Foundation supports them.
“Our hope is that this increased profile and awareness will result in much-needed funds being generated to enable us to continue provide this service.” said Brendan
The full press release by Munster Rugby can be viewed here