The proprietor of the MACE convenience store in Wheaton Hall, Jewel Akber, recently presented a cheque for €4,000 to MACE’s official charity partner, Debra which was raised over the past few months through various fundraising events in his from his ten MACE stores.  

Debra is dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), caring for someone with EB, or bereaved by EB, through care, research and advocacy. EB is an incurable and painful genetic skin condition, also known as ‘Butterfly Skin’, as the skin of people with EB breaks and tears at the slightest touch. 

Jewel, and his staff, used the opportunity of the 10-year anniversary event at his MACE store in Wheaton Hall Drogheda recently to hand over a cheque for €4,000 to the Louise Delahunty, Head of Philanthropy at Debra.  

Commenting, Jewel said, “We had a wonderful event to celebrate our 10 years in MACE Wheaton Hall and it was the perfect opportunity to invite Debra to receive the funds raised for the wonderful work they so for people with EB. I want to thank all the team for their tireless work in raising these funds.” 

MACE Ireland first partnered with Debra last year in April of 2024 and to date have raised over €80,000 in the first year of the partnership through the sale of MACE own brand products, instore collection units and various MACE store fundraising events such as ice cream and coffee days for Debra. To learn more about the great work Debra do visit www.debra.ie.