On 2 May, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s (The ASI’s) Alzheimer’s Tea Day saw communities across Ireland come together to celebrate 30 years of raising vital funds and awareness for those affected by dementia. ASI staff, board, volunteers, advocates, supporters and service users raised a cup of kindness in support of the 64,000 people living with the condition in Ireland and their family carers. The fundraising campaign garnered significant national and local media coverage, including a live broadcast from The ASI’s Day Care Centre in Kildangan, County Kildare. On 9 May, the All-Party Oireachtas Group on dementia marked Tea Day at the Irish Parliament to raise awareness for The ASI.
The event was attended by TDs (Members of the Irish Parliament), Senators and representatives from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, members of The Irish Dementia Working Group and The Dementia Carers Campaign Network. It was an excellent opportunity to bring the lived experience of dementia to political representatives and continue The ASI’s work to build understanding of dementia in the political system. Funds raised through Alzheimer's Tea Day will support critical services like the Alzheimer's National Helpline, day care, home care, family carer training, social clubs and Alzheimer cafés.
