Store staff to scale the heights for Pieta House
STAFF from five Rebel Londis stores are among 165 fellow Londis retailers who hope to scale Carrauntoohil to raise money and awareness for mental health charity, Pieta House.
Paul McGrath was on hand to lend his support to the launch of ‘Climb for Joy’ and he acknowledged the work which Pieta House carries out each day in local communities across the country. Pieta House provides free and therapuetic care for peple who are in suicidal distress and it also helps people with mental health issues.
John Roche of Londis Doneraile said he, along with his team, are looking forward to the climb on Saturday, May 27.
“Pieta House is a very worthy charity and it’s important to have this type of support in our community. Anyone who wishes to sponsor us and donate to Pieta House can do so in store.”
Dromey’s Londis Ballymakeera is also taking part. Londis began its partnership with Pieta House in 2016 when over 30 retailers put their fears aside and undertook parachute jumps for the Londis Jump for Joy event last May.
The initiative raised over €35,000 for Pieta House.
Following that success, even more Londis retailers, their family and friends are getting involved ths year and they are all set to embark on the challenging climb.
Londis has chosen Pieta House as its official charity partner and has pledged to donate one cent to Pieta House on every sale of selected Londis Own Label products.
Senator Joan Freeman, Founder of Pieta House said, “We would like to extend our thanks to Londis for partnering with Pieta House.
“Without this kind of support, we would be unable to provide our services to those in need and highlight the issue of mental health in Ireland. Londis is making a real difference to those with mental health issues through this partnership.”
Pieta House is located in nine towns around the country; Ballyfermot, Lucan, Finglas, Cork, Tralee, Limerick, Roscrea, Waterford and Tuam and their goal is to have a Pieta House within 100kms of every person in Ireland.