Cancer Care West is Aurivo's charity partner of the year
The co-op and its employees will aim to reach a fundraising target of €50,000 in donations for the charity over the coming year.
Cancer Care West is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families throughout Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare.
The charity's services include emotional and practical support, residential accommodation for patients undergoing treatment, and a range of therapies to improve quality of life, all provided free of charge.
Cancer Care West, which operates centres in Galway and Letterkenny, supports approximately 2,500 families every year.
While 450 families use the charity's accommodation in Galway, Inis Aoibhinn annually.
This is the first time Aurivo's charity partner programme target has hit €50,000.
The co-op explained that the new target will be split evenly; €25,000 raised by employees and €25,000 matched by Aurivo.
Aurivo's 700 employees across its network of 34 stores, four livestock marts, production plants and headquarters will take part in fundraising efforts.
Fundraising activities will include the annual golf tournament, the Killygordon 5km, coffee mornings, raffles and more.
Since the Aurivo Charity Partner of the Year initiative began, the co-op has raised a total of €660,000 in donations for 17 charity organisations.
These organisations include The Alzheimers Society of Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Make a Wish.
Donal Tierney, chief executive, Aurivo said they were proud to increase their fundraising target this year.
'This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support the communities in which we operate.
'Everyone in Ireland knows somebody impacted by cancer and the work that Cancer Care West does to support cancer patients and their families in a respectful and inclusive manner is extremely important.
"We look forward to collaborating with Cancer Care West over the next 12 months to enhance awareness of the vital practical role they play in ensuring nobody faces cancer alone," he said.
David O'Donnell, head of fundraising, Cancer Care West said the charity was looking forward to a year of "meaningful collaboration, shared goals, and making a lasting impact in the communities we serve".
'With significant overlap in our catchment areas, we are excited about the opportunities this partnership brings — both in raising awareness of the vital support services we provide and in supporting the fundraising efforts of Aurivo's dedicated employees," he said.
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