Circle K Ireland has announced the return of its Christmas Car Wash initiative at participating stores, which will once again see funds go directly to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
From Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 December, inclusive, €1 from every car wash in participating sites will automatically go to the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.
According to Circle K data, Christmas is the most popular time to get a car wash, as up to 20% more motorists will wash their cars in December than at any other time of year.
This year’s initiative follows Circle K’s latest ‘Cannonball’ campaign, which, along with several other in-store initiatives, has raised over €470,000, collectively, for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation since the partnership began, in 2021.
These funds have enabled the provision of over 20,000 hours of in-home nursing and respite care.
‘Send A Powerful Message’
As a baby, Alex Dunne – who is now four – was diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia, or PVL, which is a type of brain injury, and much of his future is uncertain.
He requires 45 hours of respite care per month from the Jack and Jill Foundation.
The care that the Jack and Jill team provide for Alex is vital to his parents, Clíona and Dave, allowing them vital time as a couple and as parents to Alex’s siblings, Ella and Ryan.
Circle K ambassador, former Ireland footballer, and broadcaster Stephanie Roche said, “I’m thrilled to be supporting the Circle K Christmas Car Wash initiative again this year, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, and to meet Alex and the Dunne family today.
“It’s fantastic that Circle K continues to make it so easy for the public to support such a worthy cause, with €1 from every car wash purchased between 18 and 24 December going directly to this incredible charity.
“With a Circle K in every community across Ireland, customers will not only have their car looking its best for Christmas, but will also send a powerful message of support to Jack and Jill families.
“It’s a great way to make a real and meaningful difference this Christmas.”
‘Vital Support’
Commenting on the initiative, the category manager at Circle K Ireland, Emmet Toft, said, “We’re delighted to lend our support to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation again this Christmas.
“For the fourth year running, our car wash will once again help raise essential funds for this vital charity.
“We have raised over €470,000 for the charity to date, to support the invaluable services Jack and Jill provides to so many families across Ireland.
“By visiting a participating Circle K car wash between Wednesday 18 and Tuesday 24 December, you’re doing more than just washing your car, you’re lending vital support to many families […] in communities nationwide.
“Together with our customers, we can make a real difference in their lives this holiday season.”
Alie Sheridan, head of fundraising for the Jack and Jill Foundation, added, “On behalf of everyone at the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, I want to thank Circle K colleagues and customers for their ongoing support.
“With more children under our care than ever before and a marked increase in demand for our service, year on year, we really rely on the kindness of the public, communities and businesses who so kindly support us.
“With the simple act of choosing to wash your car at participating Circle K in the run-up to the busy festive season, you can help us raise essential funds to keep our nurses on the road.
“It’s a win-win for motorists and will help us in our mission to provide in-home nursing care and respite support to families caring for children, up to the age of six, with very complex medical needs at home, where they belong.”
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