Bigger, bolder…BLONDER! Marilyn’s Mater Paddle is making a dazzling comeback this summer and hitting the beach at Donabate, Co. Dublin! Join the Mater Hospital Foundation on Sunday, 25th May for the second-annual event that promises to kick off the summer season in style.
Take to the red carpet at our new location of the Shoreline Hotel before sashaying over to Balcarrick Beach for a sea dip with simply oceans of style, darling. Marilyn’s Mater Paddle brings together a galaxy of starlets dressed as Hollywood’s most iconic actress, with proceeds from ticket sales and fundraising going to support women’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital.
The event is open to adults of all ages with each gal or guy who signs up receiving their very own Paddle Pack, starring a blonde bombshell wig, retro red heart-shaped glasses and a beach-ball. All you need to do is wear your brightest red lipstick and a 1950s swimsuit or swing dress to perfect the look.
Whether you choose to dip your toes in the sea or simply enjoy the event on the beach, Marilyn’s Mater Paddle promises to be a memorable celebration of glitz, glamour and good times. Will you ‘boop boop be do’ it for women’s cancer care?
After our Marilyns emerge from their sea dip, they will make their way back to the Shoreline Hotel for a chic ‘Marilyn Mixer’ party, with refreshments and swinging tunes.
The funds raised from Marilyn’s Mater Paddle will go to support women’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital.Our supporters’ generosity and kindness has already helped fund projects such as psycho-oncology patient supports, a new mammogram machine, cancer research and chemotherapy supports, to name but a few.
Funds raised at this this unique event will ensure that the Mater Hospital Foundation can continue to support the hospital’s vital work where it is needed most to support women on their cancer journey.
Marilyn’s Mater Paddle supporter and Mater patient Mary Golden says, “This is a cause massively close to my heart. This charity hugely improves the quality of care and comfort for patients like me every day. I would absolutely love for everyone who can to come and join it. I promise you’ll have a great time, all the Marilyns had the best time last year.”
Launching the second-annual Marilyn’s Mater Paddle, Roisin Duffy, Director of Development at the Mater Hospital Foundation says, “Our inaugural Marilyn’s Mater Paddle last year was the most glamorous, fun and exciting event on our calendar, and we are thrilled to be hosting it again this year on Sunday, 25th May in Donabate.”
She adds, “The event promises to be a fabulous day of glamour and glitz, while also being a really impactful fundraiser to support women being treated for cancer in the Mater Hospital. Get your friends or colleagues together and dress up for a great cause!”
This event is open to adults of all ages and genders. Everyone has an inner Marilyn waiting to shine! To register, simply visit www.materfoundation.ie/marilyn and buy your ticket to the event of the season today!