Ulster and Irish Rugby star and ASI Ambassador John Cooney has kindly donated his signed Irish jersey worn in last years 6 Nations tournament against France to help support the fundraising efforts of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland during this difficult time.

To be in with a chance to win simply make a donation of 5/£5 by Wednesday 29th April. A winner will be selected on Thursday 30th April.

Covid-19 has resulted in a perfect storm for The ASI: Alzheimers Tea Day, its biggest and most important fundraiser over the past 25 years which was due to take place in every town in Ireland on Thursday, May 7th, is now postponed contributing to a severe drop in fundraising of 1 million; its 48 day care centres are closed; and its vital supports such as Social Clubs, Alzheimer Cafes and Support Groups are all postponed until further notice.

However, The ASI continues to support people with dementia and their families as our Home Care, Dementia Advisers, National Helpline and Online Family Carer Training are all still running. In addition we are implementing new ways of providing ASI supports remotely to our clients and their families such as regular telephone calls and activity packages for people to use in their own homes.