The Galway Outreach Group of Volunteers, Camp Claddagh, is planning to bring 30 children into Galway for the month of July and to help them raise funds they are auctioning a signed Grand Slam Jersey. The Jersey is signed by the entire Irish Squad that recently won the Grand Slam for the first time in sixty one years. It was signed after the recent win over England. "It's a unique item of memorabilia, but the funds raised from the sale will also be used for something unique," said Fiona Conneely, Group Leader of Camp Claddagh.

The Kilkenny Group of Chernobyl Children's Project International are currently organising their annual Fun Cycle from Cork to Kilkenny. The route will take cyclists from Cork to Kilkenny, with an overnight stay in the Dungarvan Park Hotel. The event takes place on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May over two days. Last year's cycle was a huge success raising over 26,000 for the Kilkenny Group of Chernobyl Children's Project International. This year the group hopes to increase the number of participants and are calling on all cyclists in the South East who have access to a bicycle to join in in what will be guaranteed to be yet another enjoyable fundraising event! If you would like a sponsorship card or are interested in taking part, please contact Pat Maher 087 2369808 or Jim Kavanagh 087 2805059 for sponsorship cards and for more information on the event.

The 2009 CCPI Annual Conference took place at the Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny on Saturday 24th January 2009. There were very informative updates on the programme work of CCPI delivered in the morning session and Adi Roche delivered the Opening Address. The Afternoon session was opened by the Ukrainian Ambassador who addressed the audience, followed by Dr Novick, the internationally-renowned cardiac surgeon who also appeared in the CCPI Oscar-winning documentary 'Chernobyl Heart'. Liz O'Donnell (ex TD and new Board Member of CCPI) and Ali Hewson, Board Member CCPI were also in attendance. It was an excellent event for networking and sharing stories and experiences amongst friends, volunteers, supporters of the charity.

The Ocean to City - An Ras More is due to take place in county Cork, Ireland on Saturday 30th of May 2009 - starting in RCYC Crosshaven and finishing at City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork city. We are delighted to announce that Chernobyl Children's Project International is the nominated charity for the event this year. The race is a unique and exciting race organised by Meitheal Mara, Cork's Traditional Boat Builders and is open to traditional and fixed seat rowing boats and follows a 15 miles course from Crosshaven to the historical centre of Cork. Over 200 volunteers and supporters are needed for the event. To sign up today, call +353 (0)21 484 7673 or email info@oceantocity.com. Web www.oceantocity.com

Adi Roche and Ali Hewson, CCPI offered a cead mile failte to very special children at the Garda Headquarters in Dublin this week. Best friends Kristina Nikitsionak and Olga Nikittka, in Ireland to receive specialist orthopaedic medical care in Cappagh Hospital have long dreamt of being a policewoman and a ballerina. A full ceremony, including stately horses, garda band and Garda motor squad was arranged at Garda Headquarters where the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner Louis Harkin presented the girls with garda hats, badges and a tutu. Click on news heading above for more information on this story......