Wicklow Fire Service to host car wash in aid of palliative care services
Wicklow Hospice volunteers will also be on hand to accept donations via card and cash in an effort to raise much-needed funds for local hospice services.
'The members of Wicklow Town Fire Station are delighted to support Wicklow Hospice for their annual car wash in Tesco Wicklow town – hopefully we can raise some much-needed funds for this most deserving local charity,' said Paul Whelan from Wicklow Fire Service.
Tesco Wicklow's George Mitchell added: 'We are really looking forward to supporting Wicklow Hospice through this fundraiser. So many local families have been able to avail of the services, whether in their own homes or at Wicklow Hospice.
'We are delighted to be working with Wicklow Fire Service to try to raise as much as possible for this great cause.'
'If you can't make the fundraiser but would like to support Wicklow Fire Service and Tesco in their efforts, online donations can be made via idonate.ie/fundraiser/CarWashforWicklowHospice
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