Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Ireland Hospice Ballymena Support Group will tee off in support of Northern Ireland Hospice and Children's Hospice this September.

This years event is proudly sponsored by The Country Garage, Ballymena, who are calling on local businesses in the area to raise vital funds for this much-loved local charity.

James Walker, Owner of The Country Garage Ballymena, the principal charity partner for the event said:

"Everyone in some shape or form, has been touched by the incredible work of the Northern Ireland Hospice and the Childrens Hospice. As a privately owned business in Ballymena we were delighted to come on board as the principal partner, helping ensure that Northern Ireland Hospice can continue to deliver their specialist services across the province.

I would actively encourage other local businesses in the Ballymena area and beyond to show their support; this past eighteen months have shown many challenges for everyone but the incredible team at Northern Ireland Hospice and Children's Hospice have continued to be there for their patients and their families.

If you can make a donation or sponsor a tee box at this event next month on the 24th September, it will ensure Northern Ireland Hospice can continue to be there for those who depend on their lifeline care. The incredible work of the Northern Ireland Hospice and Childrens Hospice needs recognised and you can help make a difference with your support."

Here's how your donations can make a real difference:

- £37 could pay for an hour of specialist community services

- £140 could pay for a morning/afternoon of specialist community services

- £280 could pay for a day of specialist community services

- £590 could pay of specialist hospice care in the Children's Hospice

Show your kindness to Northern Ireland Hospice and Children's Hospice today! Every penny raised from your fundraising efforts will go directly to Northern Ireland Hospice and Children's Hospice, providing specialist palliative care to patients and support to their families during some of the most difficult times of their lives.