Charities to take a hit as Cork Giving for Living Radiothon cancelled

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of one of the biggest annual fundraisers for cancer support groups and charities in Cork.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020 - 11:00

Eoin English

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of one of the biggest annual fundraisers for cancer support groups and charities in Cork.

Cork's 96FM & C103 confirmed this morning that its 13th Giving for Living Radiothon, which was planned to take place at the end of May, has been cancelled.

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