Taylors Lakes Pharmacy is asking the community to help it support a small early learning centre in Kealba.
The pharmacy is taking part in Chemists’ Own’s Help Us Help Our Local Community initiative.
The initiative involves pharmacies raising money through the sale of Chemists’ Own childrens range and donations, which then go back to a community organisation of the pharmacy’s choice.
Taylors Lakes Pharmacy retail manager Carmen Ewens said the money raised would go to Kealba-based early learning centre, Cradles to Crayons.
“This is the second year we’re doing this. It’s about promoting community awareness and doing our bit to help out,” she said.
“Children are the number one priority in my eyes, especially being a mum. Cradles to Crayons is only a small centre in Kealba, so hopefully we can raise some money so they can purchase some things they need.
“A lot of the mums actually shop here, so it’s nice to be able to give back.”
Last year, 332 pharmacies participated in the program, raising more than $10,000 for local early learning centres.
Chemists’ Own brand manager Stephanie Calapa said it was amazing to see so many pharmacies add their support.
“Early learning centres were an obvious choice to be the beneficiaries of Help Us, in light of all the wonderful work they do in caring for the next generation,” Ms Calapa said.
“We are delighted to see that so many pharmacies are keen to participate.”
