Fastway’s Generous €5000 Donation – Cliona’s Foundation and Marie Curie

  • Pedal 4 Paul charity cycle continues to honour and remember much-loved colleague and friend, Paul Martin, while raising vital funds for two charities
  • Fastway staff, Courier Franchisees, friends and suppliers, peddled 80KM’s from Fastway’s International Hub in Portarlington to its head office in Dublin
  • Since 2021, Fastway has donated €116K to several charities, non-profit organisations, and community initiatives across the island of Ireland, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility

Dublin, Ireland – 23rd May 2023: Fastway, the leading independent delivery network in Ireland, is delighted to announce that several representatives from across the group, presented cheques to both Cliona’s Foundation, a nationwide charity based in Limerick providing financial assistance to families of children with life limiting illnesses and Marie Curie UK, who continue to provide care and support for patients and their families across Northern Ireland.

Mark van Niekerk, Managing Director, Fastway, said: “I am immensely proud that we have been able to present two cheques to two exceptional charities; Cliona’s Foundation and Marie Curie, as a result of our most recent Pedal 4 Paul cycle. Cliona’s Foundation provides financial assistance to families of children with life limiting illnesses and expects at least 200 families will apply for financial assistance this year and will need to raise a minimum of €500,000 to meet these applications. While Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity, providing frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line offering a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.”

van Niekerk added, “Fastway’s steadfast commitment to CSR underscores its core values and vision of being a responsible corporate citizen. I want to say a heartful thanks to my colleagues, Courier Franchisees, and suppliers who, over the last number of years, have given their time and expertise, for voluntary activities. Indeed since 2021, Fastway has donated and contributed €116K to charities, non-profit organisations, and community initiatives, the length and breadth of Ireland. We are an organisation with deep roots in local communities, so it’s only fitting, that our CSR activities positively impacts local communities, creating a legacy of compassion and goodwill.”

Darren Sheahan, Marketing Communications Executive, Cliona’s Foundation said: “We are delighted to receive such fantastic support from Fastway. The monies donated will go a long way in helping families with the non-medical costs that they face while their child is suffering with a life-limiting illness. We have already supported 88 families this year up to the end of April at a cost of €217,000, so donations like this are really critical for us and very much appreciated!”

Heather Miller, Community Fundraiser – NI North, Marie Curie said “The kindness and generosity of the Fastway NI staff will help Marie Curie continue to provide care and support for patients and their families across Northern Ireland. We provide care and support for patients and their families at the Marie Curie Hospice in East Belfast and through our network of Marie Curie nurses across Northern Ireland. Without people like you, we couldn’t continue to be there for those who need us. Once again, thank you so much for your support.”

Cliona’s Foundation donation. From left to right, George Daly, Courier Franchisee, Fastway Caroline Cannon, Marketing Manager, Fastway, Darren Sheahan, Marketing Communications Executive, Cliona’s Foundation, Cliona's Foundation, Alan McNamara, Fastway, and Jordan Daly.
Marie Curie NI Hospice donation. From left to right: Adrian Hunter-Agnew, Fastway NI, and Heather Miller, Community Fundraiser – NI North, Marie Curie, and Martin Duffy, Fastway NI.