Every week in the Her.ie offices we are inundated with requests from people asking us to help them promote their charity events. While every cause is worthwhile, unfortunately we can’t get around to all of them and so for that reason, we have decided to put together some of these events from around the country. Every week, we will feature five events you should get behind or get involved with over the next few months. There are tonnes of amazing organisations in this country, let’s help them out. Feel The Love For Marie Keating Foundation This Valentine’s Day If you’re starting to make those plans for Valentine’s Day, why not spread the love and show your support for The Marie Keating Foundation? Hosting a fundraiser Valentine’s Ball on February 14^th, take the chance to whisk yourself and a better half to the Celbridge Manor Hotel for the weekend. With a special B&B rate of €100 per couple, and €70 per ticket, treat yourselves to a romantic, fun-filled evening all for a good cause! For more information on how to buy tickets, contact: fsullivan@mariekeating.ie Support The Fighting Blindness Sporting Gala Dinner The annual Fighting Blindness Sporting Gala Dinner takes place again this Saturday 31st January in the Conrad Hotel, Dublin 2. The gala kicks off the charity’s fundraising activities for the year, with sporting legends Shane Byrne, Mick Galwey, Philip Doyle, David Casey, Ruby Walsh and Brian Cooper joining the evening to discuss their insights and expertise on the upcoming sporting season. As well as an evening of sporting fun on all things rugby and horse racing, take part in the silent auction to help support a charity working on behalf of 224,000 people affected by sight loss in Ireland. For more information on how to snap up tickets, or how you can support the charity, visit www.FightingBlindness.ie. Get In A Flapper Over A 1920’s Ball For BUMBLEance Extraordinary Events are hosting a Valentine’s Day celebration for BUMBLEance - the children's ambulance, who are currently raising money for their second ambulance of service. Set in the Osprey Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare, the night will kick off with a drinks reception, followed by a four-course dinner and entertainment until 1.30am! Tickets are €75 each or €700 for a table of ten with all proceeds going to BUMBLEance!   Sponsor UCD On Their Cycle For Crumlin UCD are taking on a cycling trek this weekend, with a sponsored cycle from Dublin to Galway to raise much needed funds for the Children’s Medical and Research Foundation, in Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin. Last year, a team of 120 volunteers raised over €27,000 for CMRF! If you want to help the team raise more this year, check out their fundraising page here! Take Some Time To Support Hand in Hand Children’s Charity Hand In Hand are a non-governmental organisation hoping to alleviate some of the stress, anxiety and practical difficulties faced by families who have a child undergoing treatment for cancer, through the provision of practical (household laundry, support with childcare, domestic cleaning services & family meals) and emotional support. Receiving no state assistance, Hand in Hand is the only Children's Cancer Charity providing practical & emotional support throughout treatment which for most children extends to years. Lilly- Mae’s mum Judith Sibley has stepped up to share how Hand In Hand helped her. Video via HandinHandIreland If you want more information on how you can help or support this worthwhile charity, email jennifer@handinhand.ie  , or visit their website www.handinhand.ie