It’s an ‘invaluable’ boost to a vital charity.

St Vincent De Paul South-West has thanked the public for its “immense” support of their Annual Car Draw Appeal as they confirmed that their 2022 Car Draw Appeal raised a whopping €248,000.

The total amount was raised through ticket sales and donations to both SVP Cork and Kerry, with the prize, a brand-new Ford Focus from TOMAR Trust, set to be delivered to lucky winner Frank Boland from Kinsale this week.

The Society has said it is humbled by the generosity of the public during extremely an extremely difficult and challenging period.

SVP South-West Regional President Paddy O’Flynn said the much-needed funds would continue to assist struggling families with food vouchers and hampers, heat, utility costs, and education.

“Even before the war in Ukraine, we predicted a challenging year ahead for 2022, and were conscious that people might not be in a position to donate to us and support the Car Draw as we are acutely aware of the impact high fuel costs and rises in the cost of living has had on people’s income,” said O’Flynn.

“Despite this, the public supported us in their droves this year and the 2022 Car Draw was a huge success. We are eternally grateful to every single person who pledged their support to this year’s car draw.”