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It is a sad fact of everyday life that people suffer personal injuries through accidents in their homes, workplace, on our streets and roads and also in the pursuit of leisure activities and sports. IRFU CHARITABLE TRUST

IRFU CHARITABLE TRUST

supported the Trust by encouraging clubs and schools to participate during ‘Charitable Trust Week’ on which they may chose to organise some form of fundraising activity. The response by both clubs and schools has been excellent. ‘Charitable Trust Week’ is not simply to raise funds for the benefit of our injured players, but also to raise awareness of the role that the Trust plays in Ulster and Irish rugby. How can you help? Individuals can assist through membership of the Trust’s supporters club known as the ‘Friends of the Charitable Trust’, whilst clubs can also assist by supporting the Charitable Trust Club Scheme If you would like to support our injured players, please contact Trust committee member John Doherty (Phone 028 9145 6606), who will be pleased to provide you with further details. A BUCKET COLLECTIONWILL TAKE PLACE AT ULSTER’S NEXT HOME GAME V SCARLETS ON SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY.

In this regard, rugby is no different from any other contact sport and unfortunately player injuries occur from time to time. Such injuries can be of a very serious nature, resulting in permanent disability in some cases. The Irish Rugby Football Union Charitable Trust was formed in 1978 to assist severely injured rugby players in their everyday lives, and to help to restore their confidence and independence. There are currently 33 seriously injured players, 13 in Ulster , registered with the Charitable Trust in Ireland, most of whom are wheelchair bound and have some form of permanent paralysis. The support provided by the Trust takes many forms and includes financial assistance for medical, nursing and caring expenses, home alterations, education and training costs, provision conversion costs. The Trust also maintains regular contact with each injured player and their families. The annual cost of financial support provided by the Trust is appoximately £250,000. This is partly funded by direct grants from the IRFU along with various fundraising campaigns and donations. For the past five years, the Ulster Branch has of wheelchairs and specialised equipment, together with motor vehicles and vehicle

“The support and friendship provided by the IRFU Charitable Trust, both in terms of financial assistance to help my quality of life, and also, just as importantly, the physcological support of the friendships formed, has been immeasurable to both my family and myself in the 29 years since my injury.” Michael Scott

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