HELL AND BACK FOR TEAM EVAN

Dear Friends,

On 10th June 2023, Barbelle Gym will attempt to complete the infamous Hell and Back outdoor adventure course to raise vital funds for Team Evan - a local boy in our club who needs our help - and yours!

Please support us in any way you can as we attempt to raise money for his upcoming cancer treatments and return to health.

Some ways you can get involved:

For more info, please contact Ellen in Barbelle Health, St. Martin's Gym.

Let's use the power of community to help this young man on his journey.

Evan's Story

Evan Jones is a 15-year-old chap who has played hurling and football with his local club, St. Martin's since the age of 5. For the last 2 years, he has successfully made the U15 and U16 county football development squad and just this year was put forward for trials with Wexford Minors.

Unfortunately, his chances with the Minor Squad were cut short when he was cruelly diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly after Christmas 2022.

Evan's diagnosis came as a huge shock to his family and everyone in the community; none more so than his close-knit teammates from St. Martin's.

Evan is facing this challenge the same way he has faced every other challenge in his life so far - head-on! One of his best attributes is his relentless determination to never quit and keep going - even when the going gets tough.

Since the news broke in January '23, the community of Piercestown has rallied around our young chap; all eager to play our part in supporting Evan and his family on the long road ahead. Evan's teammates are soon planning a Head Shaving fundraiser. Local musicians are putting a benefit night on in the Clubhouse and we at Barbelle Gym will do our part too.

Evan is determined to stand at the side-line at some stage this summer cheering on his St. Martin's team. So let's help get him there!

Once more: here are some ways you can get involved:

For more info, please contact Ellen in Barbelle Health, St. Martin's Gym.