KINGDOM Wheelblasters members and their families gathered in the John Mitchels Complex in Ballyseedy on Thursday to be presented with a sponsorship cheque by Bluebird Care.

The €1,500 will go towards two new custom-measured sports chairs for two boys — Dean Mc Carthy, Cian Horgan, both 13.

The Cheque presentation was made by Carly O’Donovan Bluebird Care Kerry/West Cork Franchise Director, and colleagues Care Manager Annette Gaughan and Care Co-ordinator Erica O’Shea, who were delighted to be able to help out the club.

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The Kingdom Wheelblasters is an Irish Wheelchair Association affiliated sports club for children and teenagers with a physical disability.

“On behalf of everyone involved in the club I want to say how overwhelmed and grateful we are for this sponsorship from Bluebird Care,” said Club Chairman Tadhg Buckley. “It’s an incredible gesture. This sponsorship promotes inclusion, self esteem and all the health benefits of sport which are at the heart of the club. It is very important to the club leaders and their families that club members are valued by the community and the support provided by Bluebird Care not only demonstrates this but also the positive view of disability within the company.”

The club also has a night at the dogs fundraiser coming up on October 7 which is the club’s big fundraiser for next two years. Tickets €10 available from members or tel: 087 9814246/  email kingdomwheelblasters@gmail.com