University of Galway Students' Union presented almost €30,000 to Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL after raising funds through events across the academic year. Most fundraising took place during Raise and Give (RAG) Week in February, featuring a firewalk, head shave, RAG Rose competition, charity auction, 5km fun run, and five-a-side tournament. Additional events included a Christmas raffle, Sex Toy Bingo, Take Me Out, cake sales, and dunk tanks. The Students' Union also sold its iconic “Big Yellow Thing” socks throughout the year to support fundraising. The Students' Union President credited student participation and thanked the University for supporting RAG Week, which strengthened community on campus.
"University of Galway Students' Union have presented a cheque worth almost €30,000 to two charitable causes after raising the funds from events held througout the academic year."
"The Students' Union held fundraisers throughout the year with the majority taking place during Raise and Give (RAG) Week in February which included events such as a firewalk, head shave, RAG Rose competition, charity auction, 5km fun run, and five-a-side tournament."
"Further events also included a Christmas Raffle, Sex Toy Bingo, Take Me Out, cake sales and dunk tanks. Their iconic "Big Yellow Thing" socks are on sale all year round to help boost funds raised."
""We're delighted to have raised so much money for charity, and it's all thanks to each and every student that got involved with our events throughout the year. "We'd also like to thank the University for supporting Raise and Give week which helped focus our fundraising efforts and bring a great sense of community to campus.""
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