DkIT Business students raise over €3,300 for the Irish Wheelchair Association
Third and fourth year Business Studies students at DkIT recently raised a fantastic €3,375 by hosting two fundraising events for the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA). The fundraisers were part of their Business Ethics and Corporate Citizenship module, supported by lecturer Maeve McArdle. Each year, students organise different events under this module to support a range of causes, and this year the group chose to champion the IWA.
They selected this charity because they were inspired by its far-reaching impact in promoting independence, dignity, and opportunity for people with physical disabilities across Ireland. The IWA provides vital services such as assisted living, community and outreach centres, wheelchair-accessible housing, adapted driving lessons, nationwide sports clubs, support for Paralympic athletes, and ongoing advocacy for accessibility, equality, housing, and transport.
To raise funds, the group hosted two events at the beginning of December. The first was the ‘Run and Roll’ 5K charity walk and roll, which saw a large group of participants set off from DkIT and loop around the town on a glorious winter’s day. Following the walk, the students organised a Christmas quiz, hosted by one of the class members, and rounded off the evening with a raffle—complete with prizes sourced entirely by the fundraising team.
Reflecting on the experience, fundraising group member Leila Alaou said:
“As a group, we wanted to host events that would bring everyone together. The 5k was a simple, active way for our class to connect and do something inclusive. The Christmas quiz offered a fun, festive way to get people involved and create a cheerful atmosphere, with group work building a sense of togetherness and the raffle adding extra excitement. Overall, we wanted the events to feel warm, social, and community-focused while helping us raise funds for a fantastic charity like the IWA.”
