The Shannon Airport Group has announced that its staff charity committee has successfully raised €100,000 through various fundraising initiatives during 2024; bringing the total sum raised for charities to €500,000 since the programme commenced 10 years ago.
This year’s fund recipients are The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and Milford Care Centre, the Group’s chosen charity partners for the year.
This year’s fund recipients are The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and Milford Care Centre, the Group’s chosen charity partners for the year.
Throughout 2024, Shannon Airport Group staff engaged in numerous fundraising activities, including bake sales, raffles, a pub quiz, sponsored walks, some GAA hurling fun last summer and a number of local and business community events.
Vanessa McTigue, Chairperson of The Shannon Airport Group Charity Committee, said: “I am incredibly proud of our team for their unwavering energy and enthusiasm in supporting our fundraising initiatives. Their commitment has been truly inspiring, and it is heartwarming to see the positive impact we can make together. I would also like to commend the outstanding work of our charity partners, The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and Milford Care Centre. Their tireless efforts in providing essential services and support to those in need are truly commendable, and we are honoured to support them.”
Milford Care Centre’s Head of Finance Kieran Dore said: “We are grateful to everyone at The Shannon Airport Group for selecting us as co-beneficiaries alongside the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. We fully recognise and appreciate the immense effort involved in raising such a significant amount of money and this support makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we care for.”
Interim Head of Fundraising at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) Nikki Keegan said: “I want to thank the team at The Shannon Airport Group for their inspiring fundraising effort over the past year. From their stylish Denim Day to their unforgettable Memory Walk, and coffee morning event, it was a pleasure to work with the team and see their creativity and passion for the cause. Having a presence in Shannon Airport has helped The ASI generate awareness among a vast network of people working at the airport, its Business Park or passing through on their travels. We truly appreciate the huge effort and dedication.”
