Thursday, May 8, 2014
AOH National Freedom for All Ireland Christmas Appeal Award
A.O.H.
of Yonkers Recognized for Support of Freedom for All Ireland Christmas Appeal
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| The AOH of Yonkers Supports The FFAI Christmas Appeal |
The Freedom for All Ireland Committee is an
important part of The Ancient Order of Hibernians. As the largest Irish organization in The
United States, we have been closely involved in promoting peace and justice in
the North of Ireland due to the hard work and dedication of our members on both
a local and national level. The entire
effort is spearheaded by the program’s Nation
Chairman Sean Pender.
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| FFAI Director Sean Pender with Award Recipients in East Durham, NY |
The AOH holds a Christmas Appeal each year
to raise funds for organizations that are doing tremendous work in achieving a
just peace in Ireland.
In 2013, the AOH Christmas Appeal was able to raise over $89,000 to
benefit organizations like The Pat Finucane Center, Relatives for Justice, The Saint Patrick Centre and others. Brother Pender leads a delegation of
Hibernians to The North every year to distribute the funds.
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| Division One President Kevin Ellis with FFAI Director Sean Pender |
The Myles Scully Division of Yonkers is a
proud supporter of the FFAI Christmas Appeal, and the Division was presented an
award to recognize that support at The AOH New York State Board Meeting on May
3rd in East Durham. Director Pender
presented the award to Division One
President Kevin Ellis. The award is
a depiction of The 1916 Easter Rising created by Irish Photographer and Artist Patrick Hartnett.
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| The Award is a depiction of The 1916 Easter Rising |
To learn more about The AOH Freedom for
All Ireland Committee and Christmas Appeal, please visit the AOH National
Website at:
