ST Michael’s House received an early new year boost when Superquinn Sutton presented the voluntary organisation with a cheque for
?¬23,000.
Staff and customers at the store raised the sizeable donation through a variety of in-store activities including raffles, Christmas card sales, customer evenings and staff sport events.
The money raised will be used to support LINK Ballymun services, a St Michael’s House service which strives for social inclusion for adults with intellectual disabilities through activities such as holiday and respite services.
Patricia Doherty, chief executive of St Michael’s House, said the money raised will make a huge difference to LINK.
“The funds raised in 2013 by Superquinn Sutton staff and customers will be used for a number of activities,
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“It will fund activities such as the summer barbecue, discos, and trips to places such as the cinema, bowling, theatre and the Zoo.
“There are approximately 130 services users who avail of the LINK service and it is donations like this that enable us to continue to provide these activities to them.
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Ms Doherty added:
“We are extremely grateful to the staff and customers of Superquinn Sutton for their generous donation.
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Des Ryan, manager of Superquinn Sutton, said:
“We are delighted to present this cheque to St Michael’s House today, and to announce that they will continue to be a charity partner of our store for 2014.
“We hope, with the help of all the staff here and our loyal customers to exceed this figure this year.
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