Pharmacy Daily | Blooms $550k Make-A-Wish

BLOOMS The Chemist has raised more than $550,000 for children's charity, Make-A-Wish Australia, in the last two years.

The national pharmacy network collected $30,000 for the organisation after a recent charity golf day at Sydney's North Ryde Golf Day.

Among the 95-strong field on the course were media personality, Cameron Daddo and cricket legend, Steve Waugh (pictured) alongside his son Austin, and former NRL player and coach, Chris Anderson.

Blooms The Chemist CEO, Phil Smith, said the group had set a target of raising $500,000 by the end of 2019.

"It's so pleasing to see the generosity that continues from the local communities in which each of our 90-plus stores are located," he said.

"But our pharmacists and suppliers showed their further commitment to the cause by coming together at our golf day to support this very important charity."

The charity aims to give children with critical illnesses greater strength and hope, by making their wishes come true.

Make-A-Wish Australia CEO, Sally Bateman, said the pharmacy network had made a significant contribution to supporting the organisation's mission.

"From as little as $30, we can help grant a sick child's wish and that means supporters such as Blooms The Chemist are helping us to make life-changing contributions to many of our children and their families," she said.