Crann scores new partnership

A new charity partnership was launched this week on Leeside which will benefit people living with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta and other neuro-physical disabilities.

The Cork City FC and Crann Centre partnership will raise funds for the charity and will see the team at Crann lending their expertise to advise Cork City FC on accessibility features at Turner’s Cross.

Cork City FC will be ambassadors for Crann’s annual fundraising campaign Walk N Roll taking place from 8-12 June. The event, which asks participants to take on a 5km challenge however they like, aims to raise €100,000. Cork City FC has set its own fundraising target of €25,000 through a series of online and in person events.

It will see Cork City FC superfan and Crann service user Cian Hennessy taking to the pitch as club mascot for the match against Dundalk at Turners Cross on 9 June.

There will be a collection at the fixture for Crann and city fans will also be able to participate by joining the Cork City FC JustGiving team page in May.

Cian’s mum Valerie Hennessy said: “To be a mascot and have his brothers and friends there will be really special for him. Crann has been incredibly supportive to our family over the years. The services and support hasn’t just helped Cian, but his brothers and us as a family too.”