For the 13^th year, Centra has partnered with the Irish Cancer Society to help support breast cancer patients and their families in communities across Ireland. Continuing on the success of last years ‘Care For Your Pair’ campaign, this year’s contributions were raised as a result of combined efforts by communities and Centra stores nationwide.

This year, 292 Centra stores across Ireland participated in a variety of fundraising activities such as an in-store tap to donate initiative, cake sales, community walks as well as highlighting the importance of early detection of breast cancer in stores and across social media.

Speaking about the fundraiser, Ian Allen, Managing Director, Centra said; “We are delighted to support the Irish Cancer Society for over a decade now and each year, we are blown away by the combined efforts from our Centra retailers stores and customers in the surrounding communities.

“The funds raised will positively impact people across Ireland effected by breast cancer and we are extremely proud to partner with this charity”.

All donations raised will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society and will contribute towards helping to fund life-changing cancer research and support services, such as the Irish Cancer Society’s Support Line, Night Nursing Service, Volunteer Driver Service and free counselling.

Rosemary Simmons, Head of Fundraising at the Irish Cancer Society said; “The Irish Cancer Society is delighted to mark the 13^th year of our partnership with Centra.

“The outpouring of support from staff and customers in Centra stores across Ireland has been incredible. Each year we are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm which is displayed throughout the partnership. The funds raised this year will play a vital role in providing free support services and care to people affected by breast cancer while also helping to develop ground-breaking breast cancer research.

“When it comes to breast cancer early detection can save lives and we encourage anyone who has a concern to contact a GP. Our Support Line is also available on 1800 200 700 where our expert cancer nurses are available to chat about any issue big or small when it comes to breast health and breast cancer.”

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Centra employees and customers will mark the partnership in participating stores across the country from 24 to 27 March to coincide with Daffodil Day which takes place on 25 March.

Customers will be able to add a €1 donation to their receipt at the till, alongside bucket collections and additional fundraisers taking place in stores.

These much-needed funds will go directly to supporting cancer patients by providing crucial services such as the Irish Cancer Society Freephone Support Line, the Volunteer Driver Service, the Night Nursing Service, and the free Counselling Service in addition to the development of life-saving cancer research.

Centra has proudly supported the Irish Cancer Society’s annual breast cancer campaign for the past twelve years. In October 2021, Centra employees and staff raised over €150,000 for the ‘Care for Your Pair’ breast cancer awareness campaign.

Averil Power, CEO, Irish Cancer Society, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Centra for our Daffodil Day 2022 campaign. Over the past twelve years, Centra has been a key partner for our breast cancer campaign. We are delighted to now extend this partnership to our flagship fundraiser, Daffodil Day. We are always amazed to witness the support and enthusiasm that is shown for cancer awareness in Centra stores across the country.

“The funds raised during Daffodil Day in Centra stores will play a vital role in providing free support services and care to people affected by cancer while also helping to develop ground-breaking cancer research. I would encourage everyone to visit their local Centra stores from 24 to 27 March to show their support to those impacted by cancer in their community.”

Ian Allen, managing director of Centra, said: “We are delighted to partner with the Irish Cancer Society in support of Daffodil Day 2022. Community matters to Centra and our 480 stores around the country are committed to doing what they can to ensure that Irish Cancer Society raise the funds they need.

“Our retail partners, colleagues and customers nationwide are acutely aware of the importance of the research, awareness and support that Irish Cancer Society brings to every community in Ireland. We look forward to a successful Daffodil Day and call on our communities to tap and donate between 24 and 27 March.”

For further information about the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day campaign, visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday

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