Aurivo Co-op raises €40,000 for MS Ireland
Aurivo Co-operative has today (Tuesday, July 1) confirmed that it has reached its fundraising target of €40,000 for MS Ireland, its newly named charity partner of the year for 2024/25.
MS Ireland provides essential information, advocacy, and support services to those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system.
The organisation also offers vital guidance and assistance to family members caring for loved ones with the condition.
Due to the fundraising efforts of Aurivo employees, MS Ireland will be able provide a range of services including physio and exercise related activity programmes, peer supports programmes, coffee mornings and fatigue management courses.
Aurivo’s 700 employees across its network of 34 stores, four livestock marts, production plants, and headquarters supported the cause through a wide range of fundraising efforts. The co-op also pledged to match all donations raised.
Donal Tierney, chief executive of Aurivo said that they were "incredibly proud" to have reached the fundraising target of €40,000 for MS Ireland.
"With community at the heart of everything we do at Aurivo, we’re especially proud that funds raised will help bring crucial physiotherapy services to the North-West region, services that were not previously available," he said.
Ava Battles, chief executive of MS Ireland thanked the staff and management at Aurivo for their fundraising efforts.
“These vital funds will be evenly distributed across Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Donegal, Leitrim, and Longford.
"Aurivo’s generous contribution will directly enhance local programmes such as physiotherapy and exercise sessions that improve quality of life for people living with MS.
"It will also support crucial informational events for the wider MS community, offering resources and guidance for those newly diagnosed, their carers, and others affected.
"We are truly grateful for Aurivo’s exceptional efforts. Their support will positively impact hundreds of lives across our regions," she said.
Since the launch of the Aurivo Charity Partner of the Year initiative, the co-op has raised over €660,000 for 17 charitable organisations, including The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Make-A-Wish.
