'Her dedication reflects the very best of who we are' - Blood Bikes volunteer named Ireland's Volunteer of the Year

"Ms Moore has been involved with Cú Chuilainn Blood Bikes for the last six years, where she wears many hats, such as driver, secretary and fundraiser, with her coordination ensuring all medical supplies are delivered. These supplies can include blood samples, patient records, breast milk, or emergency medical supplies. The Blood Bikes volunteer is often the first point of contact for a family in crisis and a liaison with hospitals, easing the family's burden."

""This reliability translates directly into better outcomes for patients, smoother operations for hospital staff, and peace of mind for families," the organisers said. She also led the submission process that resulted in the organisation being named the National Lottery Good Cause of the Year in 2022. Blood Bikes is a non-profit volunteer organisation, offering service to hospitals, medical centres, nursing homes, and GPs across Ireland by delivering and retrieving urgent medical essentials."

"Speaking at the awards, Nina Arwitz, CEO of Volunteer Ireland, said: "Linda is the perfect example of so many volunteers across the country who play a critical and often unseen role in our society." "And like many volunteers who start by giving their time in one area, it wasn't long before she was jumping in, helping out where needed and making a big impact across the organisation.""

Linda Moore volunteers with Cú Chuilainn Blood Bikes and won the Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year award at the 2025 Volunteer Ireland Awards. The national ceremony named winners across 11 categories and an overall Volunteer of the Year, supported by the Department of Rural and the award partner Healthy Ireland. Moore has volunteered for six years, serving as driver, secretary and fundraiser, coordinating delivery of urgent medical supplies such as blood samples, patient records, breast milk, and emergency medicines. Her role often makes her the first point of contact for families in crisis and provides liaison with hospitals, reducing burdens and improving outcomes.

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