Lagan Seahorses, an award-winning cross-community male voice choir, is gearing up for a special performance, at Stormont Hotel this November, in aid of Cancer Fund for Children.
The event, which is being sponsored by BT, will take place on Saturday 23rd November to raise funds for the charity which provides support to children, young people and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland.
The concert’s theme, “There’s Nothing Like a Song,” will feature a wide range of music spanning the decades, from The Beatles to Ed Sheeran, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The award-winning choir, which has been together for 14 years, is made up of 50 local businessmen from various industry sectors across Northern Ireland.
Noel Brady, Lagan Seahorses Committee Member, said: “We love nothing more than getting together and entertaining and it’s made even more special by having the opportunity to raise funds for a charity very close to our hearts. We’re hoping to have a packed-out room with over 300 tickets on sale, so we encourage everyone to join us for a night of music, fun, and making a real difference.”
Earlier this year, the choir scooped first place for the second year running in the Light Entertainment Class at the Bangor International Choral Festival.
The choir chose to raise money for the charity because of a personal connection, as it has offered crucial support to the family of a BT colleague.
Paul Murnaghan, NI Regional Director, BT, said: “We are delighted to support this special performance by Lagan Seahorses in aid of the Cancer Fund for Children. We know from the experience of our friend and colleague Brian Morrissey, just how invaluable the Cancer Fund’s dedication and commitment to children and their families going through the most difficult of times in their lives really is. We are proud to support the event and delighted that all the funds raised will go into continuing their vital work for children and families across NI.”
Neil Symington, Director of Services, Cancer Fund for Children, said: “Cancer Fund for Children would like to say a huge thanks to Lagan Seahorses, BT and the Morrissey family for choosing to support our work.
Cancer Fund for Children are now an all-island children’s cancer charity, with a clear vision, that ‘no child should face cancer alone’. Our work locally is provided to families to help and support them to deal with the emotional impact of cancer. We provide this informal therapeutic support in Hospital, in the local community/family home and through family short breaks at our residential centre Daisy Lodge in Newcastle.
Our work is made possible through the ongoing kindness and generosity of the general public, of local businesses and families.”
Tickets are now on sale for the performance on Saturday 23rd November at Stormont Hotel and can be secured by emailing LaganSeahorses@hotmail.com
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