See photos as Wicklow tea day raises thousands for Alzheimer Society services

A fundraising tea day at Árus Lorcáin in Arklow brought together more than 100 people to raise €2,160 for local Alzheimer Society of Ireland services. Attendees enjoyed tea, cakes, and buns donated by An Ciseán Arán, Joanne’s, and Pettitt’s Arklow. A raffle supported the event’s success through donations from local shops, businesses, and families of clients. Funds will support the Young Onset Dementia Activity Club and Social Club in Arklow and the Dementia Specific Day Centre at The Heather Rest in St Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum. The event was organised with support from Michelle Bardon, who manages the Arklow club and works as day care manager at the Rathdrum centre. Donations will be used for arts and crafts, flower arranging, day trips, and materials promoting brain stimulation and meaningful activities.

"A fundraising tea day at Árus Lorcáin in Arklow raised an incredible €2,160 for local Alzheimer Society of Ireland services. More than 100 people attended on the day, enjoying a lovely cuppa along with cakes and buns kindly donated by An Ciseán Arán, Joanne's and Pettitt's Arklow. A raffle was also a huge success thanks to the generosity of local shops, businesses and the families of clients who use the services."

"The money raised will support the Young Onset Dementia Activity Club and Social Club in Arklow, along with the Dementia Specific Day Centre at The Heather Rest, St Colman's Hospital, Rathdrum, both run by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. The event was organised with the help and support of Michelle Bardon, who runs the Young Onset Dementia Activity Club and Social Club in Arklow and is day care manager at the Dementia Specific Day Centre in Rathdrum."

"“This wonderful day would not have been possible without the amazing support from the Arklow community and surrounding areas, including Aughrim and Rathdrum. The kindness and generosity shown by everyone was truly heartwarming,” Michelle said. “The money raised will be put to great use across our two clubs and day centre, helping to support our clients through arts and crafts, flower arranging, day trips, and materials that promote brain stimulation and meaningful activities.”"

"“Finally, a very special thank you to all our volunteers, work colleagues, the fantastic staff in Árus Lorcáin, the local businesses, and of course the families of our clients. Your support, kindness, and community spirit made this event possible.”"

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