10 years and €300,000 later, combines launch mega-draw

Combines 4 Charity is marking its 10th anniversary this year and to celebrate the group is organising a mega-draw that will see two cars, a John Deere Gator and several other impressive prizes up for grabs. 

The money raised from the draw will be donated to a number of worthwhile charities, including the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH); children’s charity Barnardos and the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre.
Combines 4 Charity Ltd was formed in 2009 by a group of 10 cereal farmers to establish a new Guinness World Record and raise money for charity. Their original aim was to have 100 combines cutting 100 acres however they ended up with 184 combines working simultaneously, attracting 20,000 spectators and raising €300,000 for the chosen charities. 
Commenting on the anniversary draw, Combines 4 Charity said: “This year we are super super excited to announce that we will be holding a draw for sensational prizes and as ever all proceeds raised will be going to support our chosen charities.
Speaking on its association with Combines 4 Charity, the NRH said: “We are hugely appreciative of the phenomenal amount of money raised over the years for the NRH Spinal Programme by this inspirational, hard-working group.”
A comment from Barnardos said: “We are so grateful to Combines 4 Charity for its generosity over the past 10 years. The group has also been part of some very special Barnardos moments and have taken some of the children we work within the inner cities on their very first farmyard trip.”
Drogheda based Gary Kelly CSC said: “Through the endeavours of Combines 4 Charity the Gary Kelly CSC has received both financial and media support, raising the charity profile and creating an awareness of the supports available.”
The draw will be held on 11th January 2020, at the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim. Tickets can be purchased for €50 (or €45 each if two or more are bought) through Combines4Charity.com or at agricultural supply outlets  around the north-east of the country.