Tesco Hosts Great Irish Bake Sale For Temple Street

By Donna Ahern
Tesco Hosts Great Irish Bake Sale For Temple Street

Tesco stores across Ireland has announced that it will host the Great Irish Bake Sale today (Friday, 5 April) to raise funds for its national charity partner; Temple Street Children's Hospital.

“Now in its fifth year the Great Irish Bake for Temple Street is a fundraiser that we are hugely passionate about," Geraldine Casey, People Director, Tesco Ireland said.

The retailer announced in a statement that 151 of its stores nationwide will be participating in the fund raising event, with the aim of raising €100,000 for much needed equipment for the hospital.

Donations

Customers nationwide can purchase the baked goods made by Tesco staff throughout the day.

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Alternatively, consumers can ‘tap-to-donate’, allowing for donations to be made with the quick-tap feature, available with most debit and credit cards at select stores nationwide.

All funds raised will be used to replace an Ophthalmology YAG Laser, which is used to improve a patient’s vision after cataract surgery.

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