Avolon and The NMH Foundation Launch Inaugural ‘Ireland’s Fittest Company’ Fundraiser Event

Event will play key role in raising vital funds to support advances in care through research for women and babies at The National Maternity Hospital.

Dublin, 9 June 2023 | The National Maternity Hospital (NMH) Foundation is launching its call for entries to the inaugural ‘Ireland’s Fittest Company’ fundraising event to be held at Kilruddery House in Wicklow on 1st September.  Avolon, a global leader in aircraft leasing, will be the headline sponsor for the event which will raise vital funds for the NMH Foundation.

The event is designed to bring together corporate teams from across Ireland for fun and engaging fitness challenges.  It's a win-win for everyone involved – corporate teams will get to improve their fitness, build camaraderie with their colleagues, and support the NMH Foundation’s purpose: Help Women and Babies Thrive, Arrive and Survive.

Mary O’Donovan, Executive Director of the NMH Foundation, commented: “We are very grateful to Avolon for their commitment to support the advancement of women’s health and neonatal care.  We can't wait to see the energy and enthusiasm that the teams will bring and I encourage teams to visit our website to sign up today.  It will be an amazing day for all involved and will help us raise vital funds to continue our work.”

Ciara Ruane, Chief People Officer, Avolon, commented: “Supporting the National Maternity Hospital Foundation in advancing care for women and babies is a cause close to our hearts. This will be an amazing day of physical challenge and friendly competition, and we hope many other companies will get involved. Avolon is strongly committed to supporting important charities like the NMH Foundation, and to providing our team with fun opportunities to improve their health and wellbeing.”

About Ireland’s Fittest Company Fundraiser Event
The event will take place in Kilruddery, Co. Wicklow on Friday, 1 September 2023, with corporate teams of 4 people competing to win the title of Ireland's Fittest Company 2023. A variety of physical challenge events await, including ‘Corporate Obstacle Challenge’ and ‘The Quadrant Challenges’. The cost per team entry is €1,200 and includes a light breakfast on arrival, lunch and a prize giving ceremony at the end.

For more information and to enter visit: https://www.nmhfoundation.ie/events/irelands-fittest-company