University of Galway Students’ Union has announced that Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Cancer Care West will be its charity partners for the 2023/24 academic year.
The union will be holding fundraising events throughout the year on behalf of the two charities.
President of the Students’ Union Dean Kenny said that they are excited to raise much needed funds for the two amazing charities.
“Over the academic year our events will help our students and staff to feel part of the University community, volunteer, have fun and keep active while fundraising,” he said.
Cathy Connolly, Executive Director of Galway Rape Crisis Centre, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by the Students’ Union as one of their nominated charities for this year.
“This initiative will help us to offer counselling to our crisis clients and reduce our waiting list, thereby strengthening our impact and fulfil our mission of ending cultural and societal tolerance of sexual violence through advocacy, awareness raising and education programmes.”
CEO of Cancer Care West, Richard Flaherty, commented: “We are delighted to be a nominated charity of the University’s Student Union.
“Cancer is an insidious disease that touches everyone at some point in their lives so not only will this raise vital funds for us but it will also highlight the work we do among the student population, as they or their family members may have need of our services in the future.”
