Longford people asked to take selfies with older people cocooning for #ThroughTheGlass fundraiser [Video]

Nine-year-old Molly Kate Geary has launched an online fundraiser, #ThroughTheGlass, to raise funds for four charities supporting older people, and is calling on Longford people to get involved.

Missing her cocooning grandparents, and following a drive-by visit when she put her hand up to the glass to touch her Grandad Jim, Molly Kate wanted to raise awareness of older people in the community who might be feeling lonely during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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She’s calling on people to take selfies “Through the Glass” with older people cocooning and to donate online. All funds raised will go to support Active Retirement Ireland, Age Action Ireland, Alone, and Friends of the Elderly Ireland. 

Speaking about the initiative, Molly Kate said: “I really miss my Grandad Jim and Granny Tess, especially giving them hugs and going for walks. After I saw them …