Ireland cricket team vice-captain Trent Johnston and team coach Phil Simmons yesterday lined out to lend their support to the launch of Rehab’s chocolate lollipop appeal as part of 1 Day for Rehab which takes place on June 17 with activities planned throughout Galway.
The lollipops will be on sale in all Eurospar supermarkets in Galway, the official charity partner of Rehab, and other outlets nationwide in aid of Rehab during the month of June.
Now in its second year, the 1 Day for Rehab national fundraiser aims to encourage people to treat themselves with these Irish handmade chocolate lollipops, on sale for just €2, while at the same time supporting people with disabilities and raising much needed funds for local Rehab centres.
In addition to being on sale in Eurospar supermarkets, the lollipops will also be available in Coral Leisure Centres and Rehab centres across the country. A 1 Day for Rehab pin will also be available for €2.
Irish cricketer Trent Johnston said: “It’s great that everyone can help 1 Day for Rehab. I know that the help of others, no matter how small, can mean the world to those accessing Rehab’s services. So whether it’s purchasing a lollipop or wearing a pin, or participating in an event such as a coffee morning, fashion show or Rehab 1K Swim, people can make a real impact on the lives of others and have fun doing it.”
Pauline Crowley, head of fundraising at Rehab, said: “Supporting local communities is at the heart of what Rehab does. 1 Day for Rehab offers people a chance to support their local Rehab service while getting to know the people in their local communities better. Funds raised on 1 Day for Rehab go to support activities which are not funded from other sources – from sports equipment to dance therapy, from computer equipment to vehicles. So we’d encourage people to please think about doing one thing for one day and help make a real difference to people’s lives.”
For more information on where you can pick up your chocolate lollipops, or for ideas on how you can get involved, log onto www.1dayforrehab.ie where you will find regular updates on community fundraising activities taking place nationwide. For a 1 Day for Rehab fundraising pack, which includes all the tips needed to get an event up and running, or to register as a volunteer fundraiser, contact the fundraising team on 01 210 0520.
