Peninsula Group Global Day of Giving: Bike Challenge in aid of BUMBLEance

Dublin, Ireland - As part of the first annual Peninsula Group Global Day of Giving, Peninsula Ireland took part in a 24-hour global static-bike relay challenge.

Joining colleagues from Peninsula Group offices around the globe, employees in the Dublin office took 10-minute slots throughout the day, competing to see if they could travel the furthest distance while raising money for their Irish charity partner, BUMBLEance.

About our Irish Charity Partner, BUMBLEance:

BUMBLEance provides a medical transportation system for children who are suffering from long-term illnesses, or who are seriously disabled. Many families around the country, particularly those in rural areas, struggle with getting their sick children to all of their medical appointments and hospital visits, on top of balancing their other care needs.

This is where BUMBLEance steps in. Drivers will collect these children in custom, decorated ambulances and drop them to and from their appointments, creating a safe, caring and fun environment on tough days. The service, which is completely free of charge, puts children at ease during their trips, and reduces some of the worry and anxiety that their parents are experiencing.

Quote from Shane Brannigan, ‘Partnerships & Communications Manager’ at BUMBLEance:

Shane Brannigan, Partnerships & Communications Manager at BUMBLEance says: “The BUMBLEance Team is delighted to be spending the Global Day of Giving alongside our incredible partners at Peninsula Business Services Ireland. We’re humbled by the outpouring of support from their team and deeply grateful for the fundraising, as well as the awareness-raising, that their 24-hour Global Relay is bringing our work.”

Quote from James Potts, CEO of Peninsula Ireland:

James Potts, CEO of Peninsula Ireland says: “Here at Peninsula Ireland, we are delighted to be raising funds today for BUMBLEance, our Irish Charity Partner which carries out a life-changing service for vulnerable children across the country. 

“As part of our first annual Peninsula Group Global Day of Giving, we are participating in a global cycling challenge to raise money for our Charity Partners in each country we operate in. The challenge started in our New Zealand offices and will finish up in Vancouver, lasting 24 hours in total. 

“There was a fantastic buzz in the Dublin office, with employees going head-to-head in challenges on the bikes. Throughout our 8-hour working day, we cycled a total of 486km finishing third on the global leaderboard!

“Inter-office competition was fierce, and the atmosphere was testament to the spirit of our team, and our eagerness to raise money for such a truly deserving cause. Employees raised €260 which will be matched by the company for a total one-day donation of €520.” 

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