Laois urged to support Sunflower Day for hospice

Laois Hospice is delighted to announce that Hospice Sunflower Days is returning for its 35th year in June.

Mary Delaney, Chairperson, Laois Hospice Foundation, joined Hospice Sunflower Days Ambassadors, Miriam O’Callaghan and Jenny McCarthy, at the launch of this year’s campaign.

“We are thrilled to launch the 35th Hospice Sunflower Days campaign," said Ms Delaney in a statement to the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

She added: "We rely so much on the public’s support which allow us to continue to provide our vital services. We are calling on everyone from Laois to donate what they can, either on-street or online this June, as every euro raised locally, stays locally and really does make a big difference at a local level.”

Hospice Sunflower Days Ambassador, Miriam O’Callaghan of RTÉ, also commented on the fundraiser which will happen in communities across Laois and Ireland. 

 “The Hospice Sunflower Days campaign is one I am absolutely delighted to support as I have seen firsthand the fantastic work and care that hospices and homecare services provide to patients and families all across the country. With hospices needing to raise approximately €20 million each year to continue to provide their specialist care, it is so important for the public to show their support by donating on-street or online during this year’s campaign,” she said.

The organisers say that every euro raised locally stays locally, and the donation will go directly to Laois Hospice.

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The organisers add that the funds raised play a vital role in supporting the delivery of specialist palliative care in communities across Ireland. Hospice and specialist palliative homecare services provide free-of-charge care and support to those living with a life-limiting illness, whilst also helping and supporting the patient’s family members.

You can support Laois Hospice by donating to the on-street volunteers on Friday 6th or Saturday 7th June, or by donating online throughout the month of June via the website, www.sunflowerdays.ie