Specsavers Newtownabbey supports local children with Easter giving campaign
SPECSAVERS Newtownabbey has joined forces with local charity Little Heroes to support its Easter Giving Campaign, which helps to bring comfort to children undergoing treatment at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
The campaign, fronted by Olympic Gold Medalist and charity ambassador Rhys McClenaghan, encouraged people across Northern Ireland to donate new items such as toiletries, toys, and comfort essentials to children in the hospital and their families during the Easter season. The donations will provide much-needed support during a difficult and stressful time and are items that are needed at the hospital all year long.
Specsavers Newtownabbey set up an in-store collection point where locals and customers could deliver donations, dropping off their contributions at the Giant Easter Basket in the Mall of the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
Tony McGinn, Ophthalmic Optician at Specsavers Newtownabbey said: “As a locally owned and run business we’re proud to be part of a community that looks after its own – especially children and families going through difficult times. Our colleagues at Specsavers Newtownabbey and customers have rallied together to contribute towards the Easter Giving Campaign to help.
Tony continues: “The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children is not far from our store, so this cause feels very close to home and we’re glad that we were able to make a small contribution towards this wider campaign.”
Aoife Hunter, Head of Marketing and Communications at Little Heroes said: “We’re extremely grateful to Specsavers Newtownabbey for their donation to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. Every donation, big or small, helps us wrap families in warmth and support when they need it most.”
This donation underscores Specsavers Newtownabbey ongoing commitment to investing in the health, wellbeing, and development of local communities across Northern Ireland. They recently announced a new partnership with Belfast & Lisburn’s Women’s Aid, further strengthening their commitment to the local community.
For more information about the campaign visit littleheroesni.org
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