A fundraising quiz night in Armagh has raised £2,600 for WAVE Trauma Centre, supporting the charity’s work with people living with injuries or trauma resulting from the Troubles or conflict in Northern Ireland.
The annual event was held at County Armagh Golf Club on October 9, where more than 100 quizzers competed for the winning trophies. The evening featured laughs, raffles and friendly competition, with local businesses and sponsors donating prizes for the raffle.
Money raised for WAVE’s Armagh work
WAVE said the money will help it continue its work supporting victims affected by the Troubles and conflict in Northern Ireland. The organisation has a branch on Abbey Street in Armagh and is described as the largest cross-community victims’ group in Northern Ireland.
WAVE operates five centres and 15 satellite projects spread across the country. Its work developed in response to specific need during the Troubles, while its remit was expanded in 1995 to include people who had been injured or traumatised, as well as those who were bereaved.
The charity’s annual quiz brought supporters together for an evening of fundraising and community participation, with the final total reaching £2,600.
Charity thanks supporters and sponsors
A WAVE spokesperson thanked everyone who attended and the businesses and sponsors who contributed to the raffle.
“A massive thank you to everyone who came along to support the event and help make the night such a huge success. Special thanks also to the local businesses and sponsors who generously donated to the raffle.
“Your kindness and generosity raised a staggering £2,600 for the Wave Trauma Centre Armagh on the night; enabling us to continue our work supporting victims affected by the Troubles/Conflict in Northern Ireland.”
The fundraising total will support WAVE Trauma Centre’s continuing work through its Armagh branch and wider network of centres and satellite projects.