CLARE CRUSADERS and Little Blue Heroes have been selected by the Shannon Airport Group as their chosen charities it will be support this year.
Last year, the Shannon Airport Group raised €100,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and Milford Care Centre.
Employees have committed to rolling up their sleeves once again with a series of fun and innovative events to raise money throughout the year for these deserving charities.
Each year, employees nominate and vote for charities to benefit from a 12-month fundraising campaign. Since its ten years in existence, The Shannon Airport Group fundraising efforts have seen over €500,000 raised for deserving charities all over Ireland.
Charities to have benefited over the decade include: the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland; the Samaritans; Tipperary, Limerick & Clare for Cystic Fibrosis (TLC4CF); Milford Care Centre, Limerick; the Children’s Arthritis Network (ICAN); Ábalta Special School in Galway; Share a Dream Foundation; the Children’s Health Foundation; Sláinte an Chláir (Clare Cancer Support) and the Clare Crusaders.
During that time dedicated staff have organised fashion shows, bake sales, raffles, cycling challenges, pub quizzes, sponsored walks, hurling events, and various local and business community events.
Vanessa McTigue, Chair of The Shannon Airport Group Charity Committee explained, “We are thrilled to support Clare Crusaders and Little Blue Heroes. These organisations do incredible work in our community, and we are proud to stand beside them”.
CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine noted, “These partnerships highlight the Group’s commitment to supporting organisations that make a significant impact on communities, and I am so proud of all our employees who devote their time and energy to raise much needed funds for these deserving charities. I am looking forward to seeing what initiatives the team come up with this year”.
Co-founder and managing director of the Clare Crusades Clinic, Ann Norton stated, “Partnering with the Shannon Airport Group means so much to us. It’s a partnership rooted in community, compassion and a shared commitment to supporting local families. With their backing, we can continue providing free, life-changing therapies to children who need them most”.
Thomas Downey, local representative for Little Blue Heroes said, “Working together with The Shannon Airport Group will allow our little heroes’ dreams and ambitions take off. They will fly high on their journey to fulfil their destiny”.
