Crean Group raises €20k for Mayo's Sunflower Children’s Hospice
Staff from across Crean Group’s teams in Castlebar, Sligo, and Charlestown took to the roads of Castlebar for a memorable day for the business and the communities they serve.
Crean Group recently raised a substantial €20,000 for the Sunflower Children’s Hospice at a hugely successful Fun Walk in Castlebar on Sunday, June 7.
Staff from across Crean Group’s teams in Castlebar, Sligo, and Charlestown took to the roads of Castlebar for a memorable day for the business and the communities they serve.
The fundraising effort continues to gather momentum, with the iDonate page remaining open until the end of July. Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has said wishing to support the cause can donate at www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/10kfunwalk.
David Cunningham, Director of Crean Group, expressed his pride to everyone taking part in Sunday’s walk.
“The support from our staff, our supply chain, and our business partners has been phenomenal, and to raise over €20,000 for the Sunflower Children's Hospice is beyond what we could have hoped for.”
He further stated that this is a cause that means a great deal to everyone in the Crean group.
The fundraising effort has exceeded all expectations, and they will continue to raise funds as Crean Group’s UK team prepares to take on their own fundraising walk on Sunday, July 12.
“This is a cause that means a great deal to all of us, and with our UK team preparing for their walk in July, we hope to add even further to this total. We would encourage anyone who can to donate and help this incredible cause.
"Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, expressed how grateful she was for everyone at Crean Group.
“To raise over €20,000 is an incredible achievement and a testament to the culture of this company, one that cares deeply about the communities it serves.
“With their UK team already gearing up for their walk in July, we know there is more to come. Every euro raised brings us closer to opening the doors of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice for the children and families who need it most. We could not be more grateful.”
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has said every euro raised will go directly towards the development of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, which will deliver specialist palliative and respite care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses across eight counties in the West of Ireland.