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Orla Mullan, 30 Aug
The team at ViVOXTRA Castledawson is boiling the kettle in preparation
for their Community Coffee Morning on Saturday, September 7.
The annual event, which is proudly supported by Barista Bar Coffee and
Kingsmill, is being held in partnership with Cancer Fund for Children
to raise vital funds for the charity and its service users across
Northern Ireland.
The event will kick off September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
While the charity works hard to fundraise all year round, Cancer Fund
for Children places a special focus on raising awareness and funds
during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
On the day shoppers at ViVOXTRA Castledawson can enjoy coffee, tea and
a wide range of cakes and sweet treats. Store staff will also be taking
part in an exercise bike challenge and Marshall and Skye from Paw
Patrol will pay a special visit to the store on Saturday morning.
Cancer Fund for Children works with families to empower and strengthen
young people impacted by cancer by providing social and emotional
support they cannot get elsewhere. The money raised will help Cancer
Fund for Children continue their essential work, providing care and
support to families who need it most.
Phil Alexander, CEO Cancer Fund for Children commented, “During this
dedicated month alone approximately 12 children and young people (aged
0-24) will be diagnosed with cancer in Northern Ireland. In a matter of
seconds, life will be turned upside down for these families.
“Cancer Fund for Children understands the devastating impact a
childhood cancer diagnosis has on the entire family and is here to help
ensure they don’t have to face cancer alone.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the stores and
their shoppers for their invaluable support. We would encourage as many
people as possible to support this year’s EUROSPAR and ViVOXTRA
Community Coffee Morning which will kick off this awareness month and
raise vital funds to help us support hundreds of families living with
cancer in their home, in hospital and at our therapeutic centre, Daisy
Lodge in Newcastle Co. Down.”
Bronagh Luke from EUROSPAR NI added: “We love being able to organise
such a great day with families in the community and it is amazing to
see the team at ViVOXTRA Castledawson doing so much to get involved and
raise funds for an incredible charity.
“Since the beginning of our partnership 13 years ago, £1.8million has
been raised for Cancer Fund for Children. Our coffee mornings, which
began in 2017, are our biggest fundraising events each year and with
the help of our incredible retailers and shoppers, raise approximately
£50,000 annually.
“We have over 90 EUROSPAR and ViVOXTRA supermarkets in Northern Ireland
whose teams have dedicated their time and energy into initiatives like
the Community Coffee Morning, and made them a success for our charity
partners and the many families they help throughout the year.”
More on the EUROSPAR Community Coffee Morning and their work with
Cancer Fund for Children here