Joy from 50 years of Irish Red Cross volunteering slowing down early-onset dementia, couple receiving lifetime achievement award say

"Deirdre's consultant is surprised by how good she is. We operate a minibus two or three days a week to bring elderly people..."

"He said his proudest moment as a volunteer was in 1979 during the Pope's visit to Galway when he ran the first aid unit at Ballybrit..."

"Deirdre joined the Irish Red Cross in 1969 and has dedicated 55 years to community service. As a community support officer she has played a vital role..."

"Deirdre and Brian embody the essence of the Irish Red Cross through their decades of dedicated service and unwavering compassion..."

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