Local staff walking challenge raises €1,500 for South East Palliative Care

The success of a local staff-led walking challenge held earlier this year was officially marked with the presentation of a €1,500 cheque to South East Palliative Care…

Earlier this year, staff at Enniscorthy Credit Union took part in a “2k-a-day” challenge, committing to walk 2 kilometres every day to raise funds in support of local palliative and hospice homecare services across County Wexford.

Local nurse Carmel Smyth visited the Abbey Square on Thursday March 14th to accept the donation on behalf of South East Palliative Care. Staff gathered in the banking hall wearing their pink challenge t-shirts to mark the occasion and celebrate the collective effort behind the fundraiser that was held throughout the month of January.

The initiative brought staff together with a shared goal of supporting a cause close to many hearts while also promoting health and wellbeing during the winter months. The walking challenge was embraced by staff, who spent the month clocking up kilometres, whether it was on walking pads at home, or as a group on the prom before work and even at the beach on Sunday mornings with their pets, all while raising awareness and support for a cause that has touched many lives locally.

Speaking at the cheque presentation, Marketing Officer Joleen Murphy said the initiative was about coming together to support an essential local service:

“There was a great sense of positivity around the challenge from the very beginning. It gave staff an opportunity to focus on wellbeing together, dusting off the cobwebs in January while also working together to help raise money for a service that means so much to families across County Wexford. We all know someone who has received this dedicated vital care from the team.”

“A special thank you to all our members who donated in our offices and to those who wished us well throughout. We are honoured to be able to present this donation and to meet with Carmel. She is one of the wonderful nurses working around the county and we hope this donation can help in any way towards the tremendous work they do.”

Carmel Smyth thanked those involved on behalf of the South East Palliative Care group and acknowledged the importance of community support in helping palliative care services continue their work throughout the county.