Glanua raises €25,350 for Féileacáin, a not for profit organisation that provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby during or after pregnancy.
The money was raised through Glanua’s annual Golf Classic, which brought together clients, suppliers, partners and colleagues for a day of sport, networking and fundraising in support of a cause that touches many families across Ireland.
The event, held at the Athenry Golf Club in May, saw excellent participation from teams across the water, wastewater and construction sectors, with all proceeds going directly to Féileacáin to support the vital services it provides to bereaved parents and families.
Speaking at the cheque presentation, Karl Zimmerer, Group Managing Director at Glanua, thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event.
“We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, clients, suppliers and colleagues who supported this year’s Golf Classic. Raising €25,350 for Féileacáin is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the generosity and compassion of everyone involved. Féileacáin is a charity that holds a special place in my heart and I know it is a cause that means a great deal to many people. They offer comfort, understanding and a sense of community when it is needed most. We are honoured to support their work and hope this donation will help them continue to be there for families across Ireland.”
Pictured at the cheque presentation are (left to right): Jessica Ryan Cosgrove, Glanua; Karl Zimmerer, Group Managing Director, Glanua; David Flanagan, Glanua; Jacinta Murphy, Féileacáin; and Ann Mahony, Glanua.
Féileacáin offers a range of services including bereavement support, memory-making initiatives, remembrance events, and resources for families navigating baby loss.
A spokesperson for Féileacáin expressed their appreciation for the donation.
“We are so grateful to Glanua and everyone who supported the Golf Classic. This incredible fundraising effort will help us continue to provide compassionate support and services to families across Ireland who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby.“
The Glanua Golf Classic has become a key event in the company’s annual calendar and over the last 4 years have raised over €100,000 for wonderful causes such as Croí, the Irish Cancer Society, Friends of Mayo University Hospital, the Beaumont Hospital Foundation and Galway Sick Kids Foundation. The company would like to thank all the sponsors and participants whose generosity helped make the event such a remarkable success.
Members of the Glanua team at Railway House, Loughrea, led by Group Managing Director Karl Zimmerer, present a cheque for €25,350 to Jacinta Murphy of Féileacáin following the company’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser. Photo Credit : Michael Dillon