On 12 March, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) launched the 30th anniversary of Tea Day and is calling on the nation to raise a cup of kindness and help make a difference to people living with dementia in Ireland and their family carers on 2 May. ASI staff, ambassadors, advocates and supporters gathered at the Radisson, in South Dublin, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tea Day, The ASI’s biggest fundraising campaign. The ASI is pleased to welcome back actors Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O’Brien as ambassadors for Alzheimer’s Tea Day.
Funds raised through Alzheimer's Tea Day support critical services like the organisation’s National Helpline, Day-care programmes, home care, family carers training, social clubs, and Alzheimer's cafes. Speaking ahead of the launch, Mairéad Dillon, Head of Fund-raising at The ASI, said: “Whether you host an event, attend one, or simply donate, every action brings us closer to a future where no one faces dementia alone. Together, let's raise a cup of kindness and make the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day the most successful yet.” The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone, with an estimated 30 people being diagnosed with dementia in Ireland every day. For more information about Alzheimer’s Tea Day, visit teaday.ie
