Tipperary charity shop calls for support with new campaign

Enable Ireland’s ‘Life With No Limits’ campaign takes place in September each year.

It provides a platform for children and adults with disabilities who use Enable Ireland services to share their life experiences.

The campaign also aims to raise much-needed funds to support the charity’s work.

Clonmel residents can support the campaign by making a purchase in the Enable Ireland shop on 1 – 9 Mary Street, Clonmel.

Alternatively, they can drop a bag of quality pre-loved items into the shop, an Enable Ireland Clothes bank or the TK Maxx store in The Showgrounds Shopping Centre.

Jer O’Connor is one of Enable Ireland’s 2024 Life With No Limits Champions.

Jer attends Enable Ireland Adult Services.

At the age of 18, he was diagnosed with Friedrich’s ataxia (FRIDA), a genetic, progressive movement disorder. Since then he has embarked on some incredible physical adventures. Adventures which have taken him soaring through the sky (he’s jumped out of a plane – twice).

Jer has also been diving to great depths in the ocean, despite having had a life-long fear of water.

Read Jer’s full story here – www.enableireland.ie/JersStory

Enable Ireland provides vital therapy and support services for over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities.

Their services for children with disabilities and their families cover all aspects of a child’s physical, educational, and social development from early infancy through adolescence.

For adults, they offer a range of services which include daycare, training, personal development, supported and independent living, and social and leisure activities.

Dónal Kitt, Enable Ireland National Fundraising Manager comments on the campaign: “Life With No Limits is a pivotal campaign in the Enable Ireland calendar. It helps to provide a platform for children and adults who use our services to share their stories. By spotlighting the lived experiences of people with disabilities the campaign raises awareness and helps support inclusion. It is also crucial in raising funds for Enable Ireland’s services. You can show your support by donating to one of our charity shops or online at www.enableireland.ie. Now more than ever we need your help to raise funds. Please support our vital services for children and adults with disabilities.”

Every year, Enable Ireland needs over €2 million in additional funding to meet the costs of delivering their services.

The additional income generated from Enable Ireland’s shops and fundraising is crucial.

Without it, the charity would not be able to meet the needs of the children and their families relying on Enable Ireland services.

Support the ‘Enable Ireland Life With No Limits’ campaign this September by making a purchase in one of their charity shops or donating online at www.enableireland.ie.

The public can also support Enable Ireland by giving to volunteers collecting for the charity throughout the month.

Or drop a bag of quality pre-loved items into their local Enable Ireland shop or clothing bank or into any TK Maxx store nationwide as part of their Give Up Clothes For Good campaign.