Update – NW Support group says event cancellation won’t effect subsidised flights for cancer patients

The North West Cancer Support Group says the cancellation of its ‘Bling Ball’ at the end of this month will not effect the provision of subsidised flights from Donegal Airport to Dublin for cancer patients.
In a statement on her Facebook page, organiser Mary Mc Ginley of Burtonport who founded the charity, said the lack of support has forced the decision.
“It is with much disappointment we have to cancel the event. This is due to the lack of support we have received. We would like to than everyone who have paid for tickets – a refund will be sent to you,” said the statement.
In a follow up statement this afternoon, Ms Mc Ginley stressed that the cancellation of the event will in no way effect cancer patients receiving subsidised air fares to Dublin, as those fares are subsidised by the HSE.
Getting patients to Dublin by air has always been the group’s main priority she concludes, and will remain so.