Kerrygold Park, the headquarters of the Kerrygroup, has just announced sponsorship of Mitchelstown Community First Responder Group in Co. Cork.
The newly established group will provide members of the local community in Mitchelstown with immediate support in the event of an emergency call being raised.
The group consists of 18 volunteers from across the locality who are trained and equipped to deliver first aid to those in need in emergency situations without delay.
The group was designed to be able to intervene rapidly during the interim period until the Ambulance Service arrives on the scene to take over the provision of medical assistance.
Kerrygold Park’s sponsorship of Mitchelstown CFR Group has helped facilitate access to essential equipment, including automated external defibrillators, responder bags and training kits and has funded additional training to new volunteers.
This ensures the appropriate resources are available to assist the community group to respond effectively in situations where emergency assistance is required.
Kerrygold sponsor
Mitchelstown Community First Responder group coordinator, Pamela Hanna said: “On behalf of the Mitchelstown CFR Group, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the team at Kerrygold Park for their generous support of our mission.
“This sponsorship, including the donation of all trainee equipment, AEDs, and uniforms empowers the group to provide potentially life-saving services to our community here in Mitchelstown and the surrounding areas.
“Since we first set out to establish this group, inspired by the great work of other first responder groups across the county, we have been met with fantastic support from all the community.
“Thanks to Kerrygold Park and the many businesses and locals in our community who have helped our fundraising journey, the Mitchelstown CFR Group is well-placed to make a profound and lasting difference in our community,” Hanna concluded.
Kerrygold Park is part of the Irish dairy cooperative Ornua and has been the global home of Kerrygold butter production since it first opened in 2016.
General manager, Kerrygold Park, Seán McHugh said: “We are delighted to support the Mitchelstown CFR Group, which is a vital service for the whole community here in Mitchelstown.
“As a major employer in the region with strong links within the local community, Kerrygold Park is committed to supporting Mitchelstown through positive community development initiatives including this new sponsorship of Mitchelstown CFR Group,” he added.