Purple House Cancer Support is calling on the public to support their Purple Heart Appeal which runs for the month of February.
The Purple Heart is a symbol of support for anyone affected by Cancer.
Purple House is to the forefront in providing a range of Cancer Support services to both children and adults, through the work of their Cancer Support Centre in Bray Co. Wicklow and Outreach Support Clinic in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
The highlight of the Appeal is Purple Heart Day, which takes place on Tuesday 14th February.
The public are being asked to buy a Purple Heart pin badge for €2 and wear it for the following reasons:
- for a friend or loved one who is living with Cancer.
- in memory of someone who has passed away.
- in support of Purple House, who are supporting families & individuals affected by Cancer through the work of their Cancer Support Centre and services.
Volunteers will be selling Purple Heart pin badges in various locations on Tuesday 14th February, including Bray main street, Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire and in the Frascati Shopping Centre in Blackrock.
During the month of February, Purple House will be realising a number of videos on their social media pages & website www.purplehouse.ie, which will highlight the impact of a Cancer diagnosis on a family.
If you wish to make a donation to the Purple Heart Appeal, text PURPLE to 50300 to donate €4
Hold a Purple Heart Day in your school or workplace:
On Tuesday 14th February, why not hold a Purple Heart Day in your school, club or workplace. Purple House Cancer Support will supply you with the Purple Heart pin badges, balloons and tee-shirts.
Some events already planned for Purple Heart Day include a Purple Heart Walk up Bray Head, organised by The Ladies Workout Express gym and a Purple Heart Day in Tcoag Ireland.
Various companies are also holding Purple Heart Day events in their workplaces.
Contact Purple House on info@purplehouse.ie or phone 01-2866966 for a Purple Heart Appeal fundraising pack.
About Purple House Cancer Support
Purple House Cancer Support is to the forefront in providing a range of professional support services to people of all ages affected by Cancer in Ireland.
Our aim is to help rebuild the lives of families affected by Cancer. Purple House is at the heart of the community.
Founded in 1990, Purple House was the first Community based Cancer Support Centre in Ireland and today operates a busy range of support services from Purple House at Aubrey Court, Parnell Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow as well as Cancer Support Clinics in Park House, Library Road, Dun Laoghaire.
The professional services on offer include counselling, complimentary therapies, bereavement counselling, services for children & young adults including creative arts and one to one support, CLIMB programme for children, camps & workshops for children, health awareness programmes, classes in Yoga and Mindfulness, CheckMeOut.ie health awareness campaigns aimed at 18-30 year olds and more.
For a full list of services please visit www.purplehouse.ie
Purple House is at the heart of the community & is funded almost entirely by voluntary donations and is not funded by any national organisations or charities.