Galway Hospice has launched a special appeal for donations as Covid-19 means the charity’s Hospice Sunflower Days street collections cannot take place again this year.
To help raise much-needed funds for hospice care, Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, has launched an online Sunflower Remembrance Garden. Galway Hospice and 25 local hospices have joined together to create an online space for people to dedicate a sunflower in memory of a loved one.
Everyone is invited to dedicate a virtual sunflower in memory of a loved one and donate to Galway Hospice at www.togetherforhospice.ie/sunflowerdays These dedications can be shared with friends or family members to let them know they are in your thoughts, with every euro supporting local hospice care.
The initiative was prompted by the cancellation of the annual Hospice Sunflower Days collections for the second year in a row, and the devastating impact of Covid-19 on hospices and their ability to fundraise.
All funds raised in Galway will directly support Galway Hospice, enabling them to continue to provide person-centred, holistic and loving care to patients and their loved ones free of charge.
Speaking about the campaign, broadcaster and Sunflower Ambassador Mary Kennedy said she is delighted once again to support Hospice Sunflower Days for this year’s Virtual Sunflower Remembrance Garden.
“During this difficult time, it is more important than ever to show our support for one another and for hospice and home care services throughout the country. Together we can make a real difference to those in hospice care and their families, so I encourage everyone to log onto the website and dedicate a virtual sunflower this June.”
Support the Galway Hospice Sunflower Appeal at www.togetherforhospice.ie/sunflowerdays, purchase Sunflower gifts at www.galwayhospice.ie or call Galway Hospice on 091-770868.
