Three local charities get cash injection from Buymedia’s Advertise for Good Initiative

Buymedia, a rising tech company based in the west of Ireland, has awarded €75,000 to three local charities as part of its 2023 Advertise for Good initiative. The funds were equally distributed among Cope Galway, Hand in Hand, and LauraLynn, all selected through a public vote last autumn from a shortlist of nominated organisations.

Since launching the Advertise for Good initiative in 2021, Buymedia has significantly supported charitable efforts, including a €21,000 donation to UNICEF Ireland during the program’s first year. This year’s contribution marks another major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back.

Fergal O’Connor, CEO of Buymedia, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative’s impact,

“We are thrilled to support these outstanding organisations and the vital services they provide to their communities. Our contribution will help these charities continue their essential work for those in need. At Buymedia, we are committed to driving positive change and empowering businesses to make a difference.”

Caroline O’Connor, Fundraising & Communications Manager for Hand in Hand, shared her gratitude,

“We are incredibly grateful to have been selected by Buymedia. As a small charity supporting families facing childhood cancer in Ireland, this recognition highlights the crucial role Hand in Hand plays. This donation will help raise both awareness and much-needed funding for our free services, which provide vital practical and emotional support to families.”

Sarah Meagher, Head of Fundraising at LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, echoed this sentiment,

“A huge thank you to the Buymedia team for their wonderful support. The funds raised will have a lasting positive impact on children with life-limiting conditions and their families who rely on LauraLynn’s care and services across Ireland.”

Deirdre Walsh, Corporate Engagement Executive at Cope Galway, added: “This generous donation will help Cope Galway continue empowering people, creating change, and strengthening the Galway community through our Homeless, Senior Support, and Domestic Abuse Services.”

Buymedia’s Advertise for Good initiative demonstrates how even a smaller company can make a meaningful impact. Since its founding in 2015, Buymedia has proven that the power to drive positive change is not limited to large corporations—every business has the potential to make a difference.

Nominations for the 2024 Advertise for Good initiative are now open until September 30th. The public is invited to nominate and vote for their preferred charities by visiting www.buymediahq.com. The top three nominated charities will be selected to benefit from next year’s program.