White Horse Insurance Ireland Bunratty 5k/10k/Half Marathon. In aid of Blue September and Thomas Cook UK & Ireland Childrens Charity. Blue September is a charity organisation that was set up to raise awareness of men’s cancer.Blue September is a fun way of delivering a serious message about ‘facing up to cancer in men’. In Ireland 1 in 4 women get cancer and 1 in 3 men. Why BLUE? Blue is for men and we lose too many of them to prostate, bowel and testicular cancer.
Let’s GET BLUE this September – Help us to increase awareness of men’s cancer and raise funds for patient services in Ireland.For more information please visit www.blueseptember.ie”
Among the many beneficieries is Cancer Care West. Cancer Care West is a non profit, West of Ireland registered charity dedicated to supporting those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis. Their aim is to enhance patient care and well being and to provide supports to cancer patients and their families during and after their treatments. Thomas Cook UK & Ireland Childrens Charity set up in 2009 is a registered charitable trust, which aims to make dreams come true for sick and disadvantaged children in Ireland, the UK and overseas. Thomas Cook UK pays for the charity’s running costs, so all donations go directly to the children. To help us raise funds and awareness for these fantastic charities we would like you to get involved by joining us on a 5k/10k/Half Marathon. Runners, joggers and walkers are invited to take part.There is prize money for the first and second male and female to cross the finish line.Punctuality is vital if the Fun Run is to be a success. The Fun Run is a professionally organised main road race and will start on 8th September at 11 a.m Sharp. Best of luck to everyone taking part and thank you for your support.
