65 Roses Day (Friday April 9th) is the National Fundraising Day for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

This is Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's largest fundraising event of the year and they are hoping to raise €300,000 to help fund essential services for people living with Cystic Fibrosis. These services have never been needed more.

As always, the people of Longwood have stepped up to the mark to display their support and solidarity.

There are lots of fundraising initiatives being undertaken by many members of our community - we applaud all the fundraisers for their efforts.

Funds raised on 65 Roses Day go to support a range of services for people with CF, including funding of hospital CF facilities and staff, research, and patient grants for supports such as counselling, exercise equipment, fertility treatment, and transplant out-of-pocket expenses.

If you would like to support this fantastic cause, you can do so by clicking on https://www.facebook.com/donate/297744315032066/

Every donation, no matter how small, is very much appreciated.

And remember, when you give you don't just make a donation, you make a difference.