Aurivo Co-operative is delighted to announce a fundraising target of €50,000 for Cancer Care West, its new Charity Partner of the Year for 2025/26. This is the first time its target has hit €50,000 since the programme began. This new target will be split evenly, €25,000 raised by employees and €25,000 matched by Aurivo. Cancer Care West is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families throughout Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare.

Cancer Care West services include emotional and practical support, residential accommodation for patients undergoing treatment, and a range of therapies to improve quality of life – all provided free of charge. It supports approximately 2,500 families every year and its work has a profound impact on communities in the west of Ireland. Cancer Care West have support centres in Galway and Letterkenny, with 450 families using the accommodation in Galway, Inis Aoibhinn, every year.

Aurivo’s 700 employees across its network of 34 Homeland 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 €660,000 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, Donal Tierney, Chief Executive, Aurivo said: “I am delighted to share that this year, Aurivo is partnering with Cancer Care West as our chosen Charity Partner of the Year. We are really proud this year that we are increasing our fundraising target from €40,000 to €50,000 for the first time ever. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support the communities in which we operate.

“Everyone in Ireland knows somebody impacted by cancer and the work that Cancer Care West does to support cancer patients and their families in a respectful and inclusive manner is extremely important. We look forward to collaborating with Cancer Care West over the next 12 months to enhance awareness of the vital practical role they play in ensuring nobody faces cancer alone.”

David O’Donnell, Head of Fundraising, Cancer Care West said:
“Cancer Care West is delighted to have been selected as Aurivo’s Charity Partner for the coming year. With significant overlap in our catchment areas, we are excited about the opportunities this partnership brings — both in raising awareness of the vital support services we provide and in supporting the fundraising efforts of Aurivo’s dedicated employees.

We look forward to a year of meaningful collaboration, shared goals, and making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.”