Manchester Unity announced as Primary Foundation sponsor

At the AGM Dr O’Reilly announced that HeartKids had been selected as its sole recipient of its philanthropic support for the next 5 years. Dr O’Reilly said HeartKids had been selected because of the significant need to address children’s heart disease.

This launch was followed by another at the Grand Conference of the Manchester Unity Friendly Societies. This conference which included Oddfellow Lodges from around the country warmly received news of the partnership with many of them expressing a desire to also assist HeartKids with its work. Whilst the majority of this money will be directed to support Research, some will also be allocated to the various State Groups to support their Family Support Coordinator positions. Pictured is Manchester Unity CEO John Brogden, HKA CEO Neil McWhannell, Daniel and Karen Sherlock and Dr Bill O’Reilly.

Neil McWhannell and Dr Bill O’Reilly

Karen Sherlock giving her moving address on how the Manchester Unity donation will help HeartKids children and families whilst Daniel waits patiently for the cheque!