# Company asks shareholders to think green for charity

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/04/27/company-asks-shareholders-think-green-charity/
- Published: 2006-04-27T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Elan Corporation, plc, one of Ireland’s leading companies, is inviting its shareholders
to opt into receiving their shareholder communications electronically with a donation
of ‚€5 being made to MS Ireland for each person that signs up. Traditionally shareholders
receive informatin about their shares through the post with millions of sheets of
paper sent out each year.

MS Ireland is delighted that Elan Corporation, plc has agreed to support the work
of MS Ireland and our work with people with Multiple Sclerosis. By agreeing to undertake
this innovative and original scheme Elan are setting a great example for the corporate
sector and also helping the environment, said Paul Collins, MS Ireland Fundraising
Manager.

Liam Daniel, Company Secretary Elan Corporation, said Elan was delighted to be supporting
the work of MS Ireland and we are urging our shareholders to think twice about how
they receive communication from us. By signing up to this scheme they will not only
help MS Ireland but make a contribution to the environment, he said.

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MS Ireland offers a range of support services including information and advice on
issues relating to MS.

Elan Corporation, plc is a neuroscience-based biotechnology company.

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