MS Ireland announced as Aurivo’s Charity Partner of the Year 2024/25

Aurivo Co-operative has announced a fundraising target of €40,000 for MS Ireland, it’s new Charity Partner of the Year for 2024/25. MS Ireland provides vital information and support services to those living with Multiple Sclerosis which is a condition affecting the central nervous system (CNS). It also provides advice to family members whose loved ones are living with MS. 

Aurivo’s 700 employees across its network of 34 stores, four livestock marts, production plants and HQ are committed to taking part in fundraising efforts and the business has pledged to match all donations raised. Since the Aurivo Charity Partner of the Year initiative began Aurivo has raised a total of €620,000 in donations for 17 charity organisations. These organisations include The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Make a Wish. Fundraising activities will include the annual golf tournament, the Killygordon 5km, coffee mornings, raffles and much more. 

Commenting on the initiative as a significant source of pride for the Co-operative, Donal Tierney, Chief Executive, Aurivo said:

‘At Aurivo, there is nothing we look forward to more than collaborating with a brand-new charity partner. With the initiative now in its 18^th year, it has become a remarkable source of pride for the business. I am delighted to share that this year, we will be working with MS Ireland. MS Ireland provides integral care and support services to the 10,000 people living with Multiple Sclerosis nationwide. With communities at the heart of Aurivo, we are eager to play our part in assisting MS Ireland to provide the best possible care to their service-users. I look forward to witnessing the future successes of this important partnership with MS Ireland.’ 

Melanie Cunningham, Senior Fundraiser MS Ireland said:

“At MS Ireland we are working to support every person with MS in Ireland. We are delighted to have been chosen as Aurivo’s charity partner for 2024/25 as this partnership will make a real and lasting impact on the lives of people with MS from all over Ireland. These vital funds will be put to work where they are needed most to enhance our essential Multiple Sclerosis services for the over 10,000 people with MS in Ireland”

MS Ireland provides a wide range of services including the Regional Community Worker program for one-to-one support, physiotherapy and symptom management courses, newly diagnosed sessions and the MS Information Line, one of the first services used in the time leading up to or following a diagnosis. We also provide the only national respite and therapy centre for people with MS in Ireland. More than two-thirds of the 10,000 people living with MS in Ireland access MS Ireland’s resources. To find out more about the work of MS Ireland visit www.ms-society.ie