Coffee mornings will take place across the country tomorrow to raise money for the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Bewley's coffee house on Dublin's Grafton Street will host the main event in aid of more than 7,500 people who benefit from hospice care annually.
Over half a million cups of coffee will be poured in homes and workplaces all over Ireland in aid of the initiative.
In 2004 more than 6,000 people were cared for at home by hospice homecare teams. In the same year more than 1,500 patients were cared for in a hospice setting.
"While also an enjoyable occasion, the day itself has a very serious intent," said Irish Hospice Foundation chief Eugene Murray.
"Hospice care is about ensuring the best possible quality of life to the end for people with terminal illness."
Hospice care is provided free of charge and fundraising is vital to ensure that the service is maintained
Broadcaster Marian Finucane will host the Grafton Street coffee morning. Bewley's provides free coffee nationwide for the event but participants are asked to donate at least €2 for every coffee consumed.