FDC Charity Fund: The Irish Heart Foundation (In Memory of Bernie Ryan)
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FDC Charity Fund: The Irish Heart Foundation (In Memory of Bernie Ryan)

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Pictured left to right: Tim Hurley (FDC), Aisling O’Connell (FDC), Anne Riordan (Irish Heart Foundation), Noel O’Connor (FDC). John Browne (FDC)

FDC is committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. Through our FDC Charity Fund, we support a range of charitable causes both locally, nationally and globally. The Western Region of FDC Group is proud to support the Irish Heart Foundation via the FDC Charity Fund.

According to the Irish Heart Foundation, 1 in 4 women die from heart disease or stroke. Every hour someone in Ireland suffers from a stroke. Every day, hundreds of Irish people are diagnosed with heart disease. The Irish Heart Foundation is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.

The Irish Heart Foundation is mission includes:

  • Caring for and speaking out for people in the community living with stroke and heart conditions and their families
  • Innovating and leading in health promotion and prevention to change health behaviours and reduce cardiovascular risk
  • Building a nation of lifesavers through CPR training
  • Campaigning and advocating for policies that support people to live healthier lives

“Bernie was one of the most beloved and valued members of staff here in the Limerick office.” 

Last year, Bernie Ryan, a beloved FDC employee tragically died from a heart attack, making the Irish Heart Foundation a charity close to the heart of many people in FDC. Here’s what Bernie’s colleagues had to say about her legacy:

“What could one say about Bernie Ryan that would put into words what a beautiful, caring, compassionate, loving person Bernie was. Bernie was one of the most beloved and valued members of staff here in the Limerick office. Her attention to detail was second to none she had a great relationship with all her clients and put them at ease even if she was looking for money from them! No problem was ever too big or small for Bernie she would answer all your questions with the biggest smile on her face. The day Bernie passed was one of the toughest days we had in the Limerick office as not only did we lose a colleague, but we lost one of our best friends.”

To learn more about the Irish Heart Foundation, please visit https://irishheart.ie.