LOUTH ROSE TO HOST CHARITY POP UP SHOP
The reigning 2017 Louth Rose, Aoife Heffron is hosting a charity pop up shop in aid of Pieta House and Little Princess Trust in the Longwalk Shopping Centre from April 5th to 7th.
In order to raise proceeds for these two charities that are close to the Louth Rose’s heart, she is calling out to her community for donations of goods to sell.
Items can range from clothing to DVD’s, furniture to sporting goods, however they must be in good condition or full working order.
‘I chose Pieta House and Little Princess Trust as my two charities as they combat issues I have spoken about during my time as the Louth Rose and on stage during the Rose of Tralee back in August, mental health and hair loss.’
She added: ‘I visited Pieta House in Tralee during the Rose of Tralee festival and was touched by the work that they do. I knew I wanted to help out in some way so decided to host this charity pop up from April 5th-7th in the Longwalk centre.
‘Little Princess Trust is a charity close to my heart as they provide free real hair wigs for children and adults up to 24 years of age, who have lost their hair through cancer or other illnesses. As I have struggled with my own hair loss due to PCOS and Female Pattern Baldness I cannot grow my hair to donate it to this wonderful charity so raising money thought this charity pop up shop was my next option.’
‘I am asking for people from across Louth to visit the charity pop up shop during the Easter break. We will have everything from clothes, some worn by Roses, shoes, accessories and even furniture to chose from. If you cant make it and would like to help you, I am looking for donations of items of good quality to sell in the charity shop.’ Contact Aoife by email aheffer07@gmail.com.