b'One Ireland Funds donor who has made a commitment to Barretstown is National Board DirectorJohn Fitzpatrick.John continues to honor his late parents, Eithne and Paddy Fitzpatrick, through hisannual golf tournament named in their honor. To date, the tournament has given over $1 million to assist Irish charities including Barretstown. An ampitheatre and a cottage where families stay on theBarretstown property have also been established in their honor. John was recently featured in the Irishtelevision series Secret Millionaire and is known both in Ireland and the US for his interest in Irishcharities that focus on peace and children.My parents were a tremendous influence on me and I wanted to dosomething to make sure they would always be remembered. ThroughThe American Ireland Fund, I honor them by supporting the work of theCorrymeelaCommunityandBarretstownCamp,advancingtwocauses that were important to them: peace and children.The Ireland Funds have continued to support Barretstown with a grant in 2011. Our donors support allows The Ireland Funds to offer assistance to this magnificent Irish project that bringscare and comfort to the lives of children and their families so that the gate will always be openand troubles can be left there.connect 2012 | 23'