Carran, Co. Clare, Saturday 27th Dec
Registration in Cassidys in Carran from 10:30-12.30
Start at 1pm
Options are as before: 10km walk/run or 40km cycle or (duatholon) 40km + 5km run
Snacks and soup and sandwiches afterwards for all participants
Music that night in Cassidy’s Pub
In aid of Clare Haven (www.clarehaven.ie). Clare Haven Services is a voluntary organisation set up to provide support, information and refuge accommodation to women and children who experience domestic violence/abuse.
Also to fund desperately needed chemotherapy programme in Tanzania’s only children’s cancer unit run by Irish paediatrician , Dr Patricia Scanlon. This is the singular paediatric cancer unit in Tanzania which has a population of 40 million. It has 20 beds and a consistent bed occupancy rate of 400% i.e 2 patients per bed with each patient being looked after by a parent.
All monies raised will be split 50/50 between the two charities above.
Sponsorship cards available to download below or from the Clare Haven Website.
For those who raise at lease 40 Euro for this worthy cause Burren Cycle Club will provide a very nice Burren Charity Challenge T Shirt.
History
The Burren Charity Challenge is a fundraising event that takes place in the village of Carran in the heart of the Burren in Co Clare (see map) on the 27th of December in association with Burren Cycling Club and Kilnaboy Athletics Club. This is the 8th year of the event and past charities supported include Goal, Trocaire, St. John of God Menni services, Alzheimers Society, Concern and Galway and Clare Hospices.
Mission Statement
To raise money for national and international charities who serve communities and peoples in need
To provide an athletic event that will foster and encourage young and old to become involved in and enjoy exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle
To take part
For information contact
Liam Glynn at: liam.glynn@nuigalway.ie
or Noel Shannon at : noelshan@eircom.net
Registration takes place from 10:30am on race day!
Where will the event take place?
The Burren Charity Challenge takes place every year in the village of Carron, Co Clare kindly hosted by Cassidy’s Pub and restaurant!