Boots raises €1m for cancer society

FIONA, Aisling, Lisa and Imelda from Boots stores in Counties Wicklow and Wexford are part of the fundraising team at Boots Ireland who raised €1 million for the Irish Cancer Society.

The money was raised through fundraising initiatives since the partnership began in June 2012. Boots Ireland has supported the Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing service which provides end of life care allowing patients to remain in the comfort of their own home surrounded by family and loved ones.

The €1million raised has provided over 2,850 nights of Night Nursing care.

Since the relationship began, Boots Ireland stores, their staff, customers, family and friends have come together to raise funds for this essential service to ensure patients receive the end of life care needed to allow them to remain in their own home.

It is the only service of its kind for cancer patients in the country and is wholly reliant on fundraising as it receives no Government funding. Money has been raised through a number of initiatives including the Boots Night Walks for Night Nurses which take place annually in August, Shave or Dye events, Paint It Pink activities and numerous in-store events throughout the year.