Biggest coffee morning in north tipp
TV and radio broadcaster Claire Byrne has issued an appeal for people across North Tipperary to get involved in Ireland's Biggest Coffee Morning on Thursday September 17th and enjoy a Bewley's coffee to raise vital funds for hospice services across the country.
A recent Irish Hospice Foundation survey revealed that three quarters of Irish people want to die at home - but the stark reality is that only one quarter will get to do so mainly due to lack of hospice services and a serious funding crisis. Supported by Bewley's, Ireland's Biggest Coffee Morning, now in its 23rd year, is one of the biggest annual fundraising initiatives for local hospices.
Speaking at the recent launch, Claire Byrne said: “I am delighted to be supporting Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning this year. I was humbled recently to experience at first hand the work and dedication of staff at St Francis' Hospice in Raheny and to hear of the amazing work that is being done by hundreds of volunteers in local hospice groups all over Ireland. I would urge people across the country to get behind Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning by organising an event for their local hospice group or supporting one on the day.”
A spokesperson for North Tipperary Hospice Movement said: “North Tipperary Hospice was set up in 1990. We provide money to Milford Hospice to help fund the palliative homecare service in North Tipperary. In addition we hire and have delivered specialist equipment essential at end-stage of life, such as beds, mattresses and chairs. Our two new cancer support centres, “Suir Haven” in Thurles and “Suaimhneas” in Nenagh, offer counselling, holistic and complementary therapies, and mindfulness, with the addition of support groups. With the money raised through Coffee Morning, we will be able to continue financing the provision of our services.”
Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning, has become an institution since it first started brewing 23 years ago. Over 16 million cups of Bewley’s coffee have been enjoyed and an estimated €32 million raised for hospice care nationwide in this period. The continuing success of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning has been boosted by the development of a thriving coffee culture, with the country going crazy for a good brew.
On September 17th, people in workplaces, homes and local organisations across Ireland are being asked to hold a coffee morning and to collect €2 for each cup of Bewley’s fresh coffee drank. All money raised locally at #coffee4hospice events stays locally, and goes directly back to fund local hospice care services. Hospice or palliative care is for patients and their families at the stage in a serious illness where the focus has switched from treatment aimed at cure to ensuring quality of life. Money raised on September 17th will go towards supporting the many hospice home care teams countrywide.
Anyone can host a coffee morning and Bewley’s provides the fresh ground coffee free of charge. Registration advice and details on how to get your special complimentary Bewley’s fresh ground coffee pack can be obtained by contacting the Irish Hospice Foundation on (01) 679 3188. People can also register to host a coffee morning on www.Irelandsbiggestcoffeemorning.ie