The Westmoor Club on Cliff Road hosted the American Ireland Fund Sunday evening as they highlighted PeacePlayers International, their current choice for fundraising.
Many people were at the event to show their support for their cause on the balmy summer evening with distinct Irish music playing in the background. Among the guests was guest to be honored for the evening, Columnist and MSNBC Commentator Mike Barnicle. "[This event] is about getting kids, Catholics and Protestants, together," said the honoree, "One of the elements of this program is getting more kids together so they realize there really is no difference between them."
Peaceplayers International is based out of Washington, D.C. It is a program which uses the game of basketball to unite and educate children and their communities, according to PeacePlayers International Online. They encompass several countries, including Northern Ireland, South Africa and The Middle East.
PeacePlayers International also has plans to launch a program in Cyprus this coming fall.
The American Ireland Fund states, The Mission of The American Ireland Fund is to be the larges network of Irish ancestry and friends of Ireland dedicated to raising funds to support programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development throughout the Island of Ireland. "It's a very worthwhile endeavor, and one that we want to keep working at," said Senator John Kerry during the event.
To find out more about The American Ireland Fund and how you can help, check out their website.
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Mike Barnicle is the honoree at the American Ireland Fund, which held its' event down at The Westmoor Club. This year's fundraising opportunity of choice for the American Ireland Fund is PeacePlayers International.
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