The annual Hospice Coffee Morning, Together with Bewley's, takes place on September 24. This yearly fundraiser has allowed local hospice groups across Ireland to provide the best in Specialist Palliative Care to patients and families for over 28 years.

COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on their ability to raise funds nationally as fundraising events have been cancelled across the country. This is proving a massive challenge to vital frontline services for vulnerable patients and their families, so now more than ever, they need your support.

The coffee morning will be hosted in a variety of ways this year, all of which will adhere to government guidelines. Some are hosting small socially distanced coffee mornings with immediate family – others are hosting virtual coffee mornings with friends and colleagues.

If you are unable to host or attend a coffee morning this year, you can simply donate at www.justgiving.com/campaign/hospice or text COFFEE to 50300 to donate €4 (Text costs €4. Hospice Coffee Morning Together with Bewley’s will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 076 6805278.)

All funds will be split evenly between 26 hospice and specialist palliative homecare groups across Ireland. By donating, you will be supporting patients and families in your local area.