Ford Ireland raises €26,310 for the Irish Guide Dogs
Ford Ireland has announced that its recent ‘Drive 4 UR Community’ campaign raised €26,310 on behalf of the Irish Guide Dogs.
Over five weekends in September and October, Ford donated €30 to Irish Guide Dogs for every test drive taken at Drive 4 Ur Community events nationwide across Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick and Dublin, with over 877 test drives taken place throughout the weekends.
John Manning, market lead, Ford Ireland (left) presenting Tim O’Mahony, chief executive officer, Irish Guide Dogs with a cheque worth €26,310.00, which was raised as part of its Drive 4 UR Community campaign.
Irish Guide Dogs currently supports close on 400 guide and assistance dog partnerships across Ireland, transforming lives by empowering people who are vision impaired and the families of children with autism to live with greater independence and confidence.
Despite initiatives such as Drive 4 Ur Community pulling in much needed funds, the need continues to grow with many more people waiting for the chance to experience the life-changing impact of a guide or assistance dog.
Continued support and partnerships are vital to meeting the growing demand.
As Tim O’Mahony, Chief Executive of Irish Guide Dogs, notes: “Having a guide dog or assistance dog is simply life-changing in which a whole world of independence and mobility opens.
“With thanks to the ongoing generosity and commitment of supporters like Ford Ireland, we can continue training more dogs, expanding our reach, and ensuring that no one is left waiting for the independence, mobility and companionship these extraordinary dogs provide.”
John Manning, market lead at Ford Ireland, added: “Ford Ireland is proud that it can today announce the €26,310 donation to Irish Guide Dogs through our Drive 4 UR Community events. This partnership truly reflects what Ford Building Together is all about, supporting organisations that make a real and lasting difference in the community.
“Through this nationwide initiative, we invited people across Ireland to get behind the wheel and make a difference, totaling 877 test drives throughout six weekends, facilitated at our Drive 4 Ur Community events. For every test drive, we donated €30 directly to Irish Guide Dogs, helping them continue their incredible work empowering people who are vision impaired and families of children with autism.”