Dublin and Cork Airports operator, daa, raised €500,000 for three Irish charities through a year of fundraising efforts. Passengers and daa employees contributed to the impressive sum, which was matched by daa under its new Charity Programme. A Little Lifetime Foundation, Cliona's Foundation, and Cork Penny Dinners each received €166,666.
The operator of Dublin and Cork Airport s, daa, has generously donated €500,000 to three deserving Irish charities: A Little Lifetime Foundation , Cliona’s Foundation, and Cork Penny Dinners . This substantial sum was raised through a year of dedicated fundraising activities across both Dublin Airport and Cork Airport , involving both passengers and daa employees.
Each charity received a cheque for €166,666, having been selected by daa employees as part of the company’s Charities of the Year programme for 2024. daa's new Charity Programme initiative played a significant role in reaching this impressive total. A staggering €250,000 was raised through the combined efforts of daa employees and passengers, with daa matching this amount. This represents a substantial increase from the previous approach, where daa added €80,000 to the total raised by passengers and employees. A Little Lifetime Foundation, based in Dublin, provides crucial support to families who have experienced the loss of a child. Cliona's Foundation, headquartered in Limerick, offers vital financial assistance to families with seriously ill children. Cork Penny Dinners focuses on alleviating poverty and homelessness by providing food, clothing, and other essential support to those in need. Every year, daa employees cast their votes to select three charities as part of the Charities of the Year Programme. The Charities of the Year for 2025 will be announced soon. Kenny Jacobs, CEO of daa, expressed his pride in the company's charitable endeavors, stating, 'The incredible efforts of our passengers and employees show the impact we can make when we come together as a team. I’m really proud to be part of an organisation where the people see value in helping others and are so generous with their time.' Vincent Phelan, Chairperson of A Little Lifetime Foundation, expressed his gratitude for the generous donation, emphasizing its significance in enabling the foundation to provide additional bereavement and therapy training for their volunteers. Charlotte Kavanagh, Head of Communications and Fundraising at Cliona's Foundation, highlighted the transformative impact this contribution will have on the families they support. Caitríona Twomey, a trustee at Cork Penny Dinners, outlined the crucial role this donation will play in providing essential supplies to their service users.
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