Sunflower Day 2025: Ardee Hospice Homecare Raises €8,432 to Support Local Cancer Patients
By ArdeePost Reporter
The local community showed remarkable generosity during Sunflower Day 2025, organised by Ardee Hospice Homecare Movement Ltd, with collections held across six locations —Ardee , Drumconrath, Louth Village, Tallanstown, Collon, and Dunleer—in the first two Fridays of June.
💛 A Blooming Success: Community Rallies with €8,432 Raised
From Friday, June 6th, in Ardee, Drumconrath, Louth Village, and Tallanstown, and the following Friday in Collon and Dunleer, numerous volunteers took to the streets collecting donations—together amassing a heartwarming €8,432.59 . According to Ardee Hospice Homecare, every cent of the amount remains within the charity’s core service area, providing vital support to locals affected by cancer.
🤝 Gratitude to All: Donors, Volunteers, Businesses
Ardee Hospice Homecare Movement Ltd extended its heartfelt gratitude:
- To the individual contributors, whose donations fuel the charity’s mission.
- To the volunteers who staffed collection points, giving their time and compassion.
- To the local businesses that kindly allowed collectors to engage the community at their premises.
This collaborative spirit cements the deep sense of community shared across the region.
🧡 How the Funds Will Be Used
The team highlighted that donations will help sustain crucial services including:
- Medical equipment to ease patient care at home.
- Financial assistance for families in need.
- Transport and taxi support, ensuring patients can attend essential medical appointments .
All of these services improve the daily lives of individuals and families navigating cancer in Ardee, Dunleer, Collon, Tallanstown, Louth Village, Drumconrath, and surrounding areas.
📞 Reach Out for Support
Families or individuals in need of assistance can call the charity’s confidential helplines at 087 244 9444 or 087 403 9688. Help is always available and delivered with dignity and respect .
🌻 In Summary
Sunflower Day 2025 was a resounding success, bringing communities together to deliver funds and support ahead of the summer months. The exceptional generosity seen across Counties Louth and Meath ensured €8,432.59 remains within the region, underpinning Ardee Hospice Homecare’s ongoing mission to assist those in the heart of their cancer journeys.
The charity says it is heartened and humbled by the community’s backing and encourages anyone in need of support to reach out—we are stronger together.
