Longford Penneys department manager runs fundraiser for Alzheimer's

Penneys Longford ran a fundraiser in aid of The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27. A stand was put by the entrance of the store in the Longford Shopping Centre for optional donations for customers who were coming in and out.

Read more: ‘I can’t believe it’: Double celebration as Longford man wins €105,000

Organised by the Longford Penneys department manager, Betty Farrell, she discussed how she first came across the idea and why she wanted to get involved:

“I was browsing on my phone one evening last week and Alzheimer's came up so I decided I wanted to do a fundraiser as I have family friends who would have Alzheimer's,” she explained.

Saying that the organisation came together really quick, the fundraising effort also had spot prices from a raffle. Many businesses in the local area got involved with the good cause.

Betty named who she wanted to express appreciation towards to have made this possible:

“A special word of thanks to the following businesses who donated spot prizes: J.F Builders, Spirit Clothing, Ganlys, Baxters Pharmacy, The Salon No.1 Drumlish, Sherpack. Fox's Gala Ballinelee.”

Betty added that her initial expectation and goal for the fundraiser would be around €1,000 approximately. However, the success of her efforts surpassed what she had initially intended.

“I thought I would raise around €1000. But with the very generous donations from the people of Longford I have raised €2300.”

PICTURES | Champagne corks pop as ‘The Salon No. 1’ opens in Drumlish

This impressive figure has led to great appreciation towards Longford's charitable spirit.

“I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me pull it together,” concluded Betty.