Dave Mac's Local Legend

Jennifer Coughlan on Mercy Heroes 2020 campaign and POONS service -Paediatric, Oncology, Outreach Nursing service.


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Speaking from personal experience as a beneficiary of the service with her daughter Alex. Jennifer talks about previously needing to travel to the hospital on some occasions 5 times a week initially. However with this service for Children and Teens it puts the patient at ease in the comfort of their own home. This year the service has carried out 655 home visits during 2019. Travelling almost 32,000 Km whilst providing support to 32 different families. Jennifer is encouraging people to donate to their fund this year, last year the fund was just short of 100 K. Schools are also being asked to get involved by holding a dress up or dress down day. To donate visit:https://www.mercyfundraising.ie/our-work/the-mercy-kids-teens-appeal/
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