CHARITy FOCUS
JENNy’S BIG HEARTED HAIR CUT
Big hearted Pharmacy Manager Jenny Stark has made a generous donation to a children’s charity which makes wigs for cancer sufferers.
No one should have no one
Thousands of older people in Northern Ireland are facing the ups and downs of life almost entirely alone.
Siobhan Casey, Age NI Director of Marketing says, “Loneliness is one of the biggest issues facing older people in Northern Ireland today. 1 in 3 older people here tell us that they are lonely. They have noone close to share the good times with, to go to for support when life is tough or for trusted advice to help solve a problem.
“Having someone to turn to, at any age, is important to us all. Everyone faces ups and downs. Services like Age NI day centres, the Age NI First Connect Service and the Age NI Advice Service are providing companionship and support to thousands of people every year. We help people to become reconnected with their local communities, to get their confidence back and to love later life again.
“Being there for those who need us isn’t only about tackling the really big problems and issues. It’s about helping to provide the little things that can make a big difference too. Remember how you felt the last time someone made you a cup of tea after a hard day or how good it was to hear from a friend who just rang to say hello? It’s those times when people really miss having someone around them who cares.
“That’s why Age NI is encouraging people to look out for older family, friends and neighbours, to make sure they are not alone, particularly during the colder, darker winter months. This time of year, when we are facing the challenges of freezing temperatures, ice and snow, can seriously increase feelings of loneliness among many older people. It can pose a risk to both their physical and mental health and well-being.
“Poor weather can be a huge concern as it often stops older people getting out of the house, and can prevent family or friends from visiting.’
“Together, with the support of UCA members, we can make sure that older people in our lives have someone to go to for help, support, or for a chat and to help make later life better.
“If you are concerned that someone you have met in your pharmacy is facing later life alone, with noone to turn to, encourage them to call the Age NI Advice Service to find out how we can help. Pass on one of our Advice Service cards so that they have the number to hand, even if they don’t feel like calling immediately. “No one should have no one in our society today.”
The Age NI Advice Service is available on freephone 0808 808 7575 seven days a week, 8am – 7pm.
Magical Reindeer Food Supports Loneliness in Later Life
This year, as part of the No one should have no one campaign, AAH, Trident and Enterprise NI are kindly supporting Age NI’s Reindeer Food, an annual fundraising initiative that should help to ensure the speedy arrival of Santa and his reindeer to the homes of children & families across NI at Christmas.
Steven Craig, National Sales Manager for AAH, Northern Ireland, said: “AAH, Trident and Enterprise in Northern Ireland are delighted to support the Age NI Reindeer food campaign this Christmas. It’s a great way to raise funds to provide support
Steven Craig, Paula McAloone and David Downs, AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd with pharmacist Adam Bartholomew and Siobhan Casey Age NI
for older people in our community whilst creating joy and excitement for our children on Christmas Eve.”
Steven Craig with two of Santa little helpers and
Siobhan Casey. 62
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Siobhan Casey, Age NI Director of Marketing said, ‘We thank AAH, Trident and Enterprise NI for kindly sponsoring this year’s Age NI Reindeer Food and for all the support they have provided throughout the year. your £1 donation for this magical mix of oats and sparkling glitter will help us
provide companionship, advice and support to the many thousands of older people facing later life almost entirely alone this festive season”.
Sachets are available in participating pharmacies throughout Northern Ireland this November and December.
Contact
fundraising@ageni.org or 028 9024 5729 for more info.
Jenny, the manager of Merville Pharmacy Plus, got 22 inches of her hair cut off for a very worthy cause. The young pharmacist made the decision to donate her hair to a charity after her last haircut in January 2013.
“I had approximately one foot taken off it in January 2013, and as I saw the amount of hair gathering on the floor, I thought that it was a shame that such an amount of perfectly good hair was going to be binned. So I looked into real-hair wig charities,” Jenny explained.
After doing some research, she decided to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust. The charity makes wigs for boys and girls who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment.
After choosing the charity, Jenny made the decision to grow her hair long again. “I made a conscious decision that I would grow my hair super long again, and this time I would get it cut in such a way that I could donate it,” she said.
“Many people post out hair without
enough money to cover the cost of a wig, so my aim was to overcompensate and raise £1,000,” Jenny continued.
It did not take long for her target to be met. “24 hours after the cut, I had already reached that target so I want to set my sights higher and raise much more than that - the sky’s the limit,” Jenny said.
All donations made to Jenny’s fundraising efforts have now been sent off to the Little Princess Trust.
However you can still make a donation by contacting Jenny directly.
There is also a collection box available at Merville Pharmacy, and all donations are gratefully received.
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