Cystic Fibrosis Ireland urges Laois people to support 65 Roses fundraiser day
65 Roses Day in aid of Cystic Fibrosis is taking place this year on Friday, 11 April.at venues throughout Laois
Laois people are being urged to dig deep into their pockets and purses to help Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) meet its fundraising target of €300,000 on 65 Roses Day.
This major fundraiser event is taking place this year on Friday, 11 April. Volunteers across the country will be selling purple roses to support CFI, in Dunnes Stores branches, shopping centres and other participating outlets, including:
• Dunnes Stores, Green Road, Portlaoise
• Dunnes Stores, Kyle Centre, Portlaoise
• Dunnes Store, Rathdown
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. With 33 new cases of CF diagnosed in Ireland each year, Ireland has the highest incidence and some of the most severe types of CF in the world. Due to recent advancements in treatment and care, now more than 1,400 people are living with CF and the number is increasing.
The much-needed funds raised on 65 Roses Day will help provide supports to answer these challenges including services such as financial assistance and grants, a listening service, and advocacy efforts to empower and support people living with CF and their families. Funds raised will also allow CFI to invest in CF related research, specialist CF clinical teams and services to improve care for those living with CF and ultimately find a cure.
Encouraging people in Laois to go out and support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on 65 Roses Day this year is Sandra Delaney who lives in Birr, Offaly.
“This Friday 11 April I am asking everyone in the county to give generously on 65 Roses Day to help CFI to continue to provide the much-need support to all the Families impacted by Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland,” said, Sandra.
The name of the annual fundraising campaign, 65 Roses Day, stems from how young children often pronounce “Cystic Fibrosis” and its objective is to raise vital funds for CF services and supports throughout Ireland. People in Laois can get involved this 65 Roses Day by donating online at 65roses.ie or purchasing a purple rose in Dunnes Stores and other participating outlets throughout the country.
