The Rise Foundation was delighted to host our inaugural “Friends of Rise Lunch” on Thursday Feb 27th in the fabulous SABA restaurant, on Clarendon Street, Dublin 2. The event was attended by our CEO and founder Frances Back, Chair of the Rise Foundation Danica Murphy and Board members Tim Duggan and Lorraine Doherty, along with RTE commentator Des Cahill and media star Norah Casey. Over 90 “Friends of Rise” enjoyed a veritable feast of great food and the wonderful hospitality of the SABA team, led by Paul Cadden, Peter Schuster and Anna. Reflecting on the event Frances Black said: “ This was an amazing day, to see such a gathering of our supporters and family members, to feel the atmosphere in the room as Danica, myself and Stephen Rowen told the Rise story was very moving. I am deeply grateful to everyone who attended and offered their support. We have raised some valuable funds but even more importantly raised awareness in those present. My sincere thanks to Paul, Peter and Anna in SABA for their generosity and support, to the team especially Niamh O’Mahony and Danica Murphy who organised the day and most importantly to all those who took time out to support us. We look forward to the next ANNUAL Friends of Rise Lunch.”