Life Pharmacies across Louth supporting Jack and Jill Foundation

Life Pharmacy, part of the Uniphar Group, is celebrating welcoming its 100th Pharmacy in with a nationwide fundraising campaign to raise vital funds for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.  

As part of the Life100 campaign, Life Pharmacy teams across Louth will participate in sponsored activities within their local communities, from now until the end of August with the aim of raising the equivalent of 10,000 hours of support for families caring for children, up to the age of six, with severe learning disabilities associated with complex medical needs.  

Herlihy's Life Pharmacy, Drogheda is among the participating Life Pharmacies taking part in the fundraiser.  

Life Pharmacy is calling on its loyal customers and community members across Louth to show their support by making a donation to their local Life Pharmacy either in store or online, which will directly contribute to the essential services provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Just €18 will provide one hour of in-home nursing care and respite support – a lifeline for Jack and Jill families. 

Speaking about the campaign, Mairead Reen, Chairperson, Life Pharmacy, said: “We are delighted to welcome our 100th Life Pharmacy with a campaign that involves our entire store network as well as our customers. Through the support of our local Life Pharmacy teams and generous donations from the public, we have the opportunity to give the gift of time to families supported by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. This campaign is not just about celebrating our growth, but also about making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most." 

Deirdre Walsh, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation said: “This is a remarkable community fundraising initiative to celebrate Life Pharmacy reaching this significant milestone of 100 member pharmacies across Ireland. Like Life Pharmacy, we are all about family and community, and with 416 families currently under our care across the country, the ambition of raising 100 hours of in-home nursing and respite care hours across each of the 100 pharmacies is substantial.  

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“10,000 hours of care would make a truly meaningful difference in the lives of the families under our care for whom Jack and Jill is a lifeline.  We would like to extend our gratitude to our friends at Life Pharmacy for this amazing support and are looking forward to seeing the community fundraising spirit kick into action throughout August, in support of local families.” 

The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is a nationwide charity that offers up to 100 hours of in-home nursing care and respite support each month to families with children under six who have severe learning disabilities and complex medical needs. In 2023, Jack and Jill supported 534 families across Ireland with in-home nursing care and respite support. Today, there are 416 families under its care and 3,040 families have been supported by Jack and Jill since 1997. 

If you are interested in talking about what being part of the Life Pharmacy community could bring to your pharmacy, give Laura Garrett a call on 087 119 4374 or [email protected]