McCauley Pharmacy in Wexford comes out on top in Irish Heart Foundation fundraising drive

A Wexford pharmacy has been named as the country's top fundraising store for the Irish Heart Foundation's Move Every Day in May campaign. McCauley Pharmacy in Clonard, raised an impressive €2,672 for the campaign, which was supported by Uniphar pharmacies nationwide. The pharmacy, based on the White Mill Road raised the highest amount generated by any participating pharmacy nationwide. The month-long campaign, which raised over €85,000 nationwide, brought pharmacy teams, customers and local communities together throughout May to raise vital funds for heart, stroke and thrombosis support services, while encouraging people of all ages and abilities to build more movement into their daily lives. Pictured at McCauley Pharmacy, Clonard, Wexford, are Brigid Sinnott, Irish Heart Foundation's Resuscitation Manager, & Rebecca (Becky) Roche, McCauley Whitemill Store Manager marking the store's fundraising achievement as part of the Irish Heart Foundation's Move Every Day in May campaign, delivered in partnership with Uniphar Retail. McCauley Pharmacy Wexford raised €2,672 during the campaign, the highest amount raised by any participating store © Irish Heart Foundation 'We're incredibly proud to have raised €2,672 for the Irish Heart Foundation, the highest total of any participating pharmacy in the country,' said Store Manager Rebecca Roche. 'It's a fantastic reflection of the generosity of our customers in Clonard and across Wexford, and of the passion our team brought to the campaign. We're delighted to support such an important cause and help raise awareness of heart health in our community.' With over 9,500 people dying from cardiovascular disease each year in Ireland and more than 19,000 people living with a cardiovascular condition in Wexford, the campaign helped to shine a light on the importance of awareness, prevention and practical community-based support. As part of the initiative, participants were encouraged to move every day throughout May, taking part in activities ranging from walking and cycling to dancing, gardening and other everyday movement that supports cardiovascular health. Pictured at McCauley Pharmacy, Clonard, Wexford, are Rebecca (Becky) Roche, McCaulleys Whitemill Store Manager, Tamzin Howell, Tracey Kehoe & Brigid Sinnott, Irish Heart Foundation's Resuscitation Manager, marking the store's fundraising achievement as part of the Irish Heart Foundation's Move Every Day in May campaign, delivered in partnership with Uniphar Retail. McCauley Pharmacy Wexford raised €2,672 during the campaign, the highest amount raised by any participating store © Irish Heart Foundation Across the country, McCauley, Allcare and Hickey's Pharmacies became community heart-health hubs, hosting weekly Love Your Heart Days while the Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit visited selected pharmacies, providing free heart-health checks and expert advice to help people take positive steps for their cardiovascular health. The funds raised through the campaign will support the Irish Heart Foundation's vital work in communities across Ireland, including heart health awareness, prevention and support services. 'We are hugely grateful to Uniphar, and to everyone who supported Move Every Day in May,' added Eamma Balmaine, Irish Heart Foundation CEO. 'A special thank you to the team at McCauley Pharmacy in Clonard, Wexford, whose outstanding fundraising efforts will help support our work to prevent cardiovascular disease and provide vital services in communities across Ireland.'