Fundraising & PR
Awareness Day Photoshoot 2011
As a voluntary organisation, MDI depends solely on donations and state contributions. We host a variety of national fundraising events throughout the year to fund respite support and youth services and medical research into the condition.
National events include:
• MDI’s National Awareness Day & Fundraising Appeal on Valentine’s Day
• The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon Dublin, June Bank Holiday
• Christmas Cards
• Greyhound Race Night, Newbridge, Co Kildare in October
• Ireland Bike Fest, Killarney, Co Kerry, June Bank Holiday
Members, friends and supporters of MDI also fundraise on a regional and local
level, taking part in fun activities and organising different events which are
so important in assisting MDI to continue the delivery of support services and funding medical research.
Examples of just some of the local and regional fundraising:
• Raffles / Auctions / Table Quiz
• Concerts
• Walk athons / Sleep athons
• Church gate collections
• Parachute clubs / Fancy dress nights
