So you think you can beat Santa – run or walk 5km and help charities along the way
LIMERICK and Ennis will be a sea of red and white this December when hundreds of walkers and joggers take to the streets as part of the 2010 Santa Fun Runs. Organiser Sports Academy International are inviting fun runners, young and old, to walk, jog or run the 5km routes dressed as Santa Claus – suits for which are provided as part of the event entry fee.
Part of the proceeds from both events will be donated to Clare Crusaders and children’s charity Barnardos.
Speaking at the launch of the Santa Fun Runs in Limerick, Sports ai CEO Tomas Madigan commented: “We are delighted to be organising two family-fun events which will help support hard working local charities, as well as give families a healthy day out. It’s all about creating a festive spirit and raising money for two worthy causes, which we are delighted to be partnered with”.
“Both events are open to all ages and abilities and will be thoroughly enjoyable experiences for participants and spectators alike. There will be hot chocolate for every participant at the finish line and a commemorative medal for each and every finishing Santa. It will be a fabulous sight in the lead up to Christmas to see hundreds of Santas running for charity. We would encourage anyone wanting to join in to book now, while places are still available”, Mr. Madigan added.
Entry to take part in this year’s event is €20 for adults and €10 for under-16s. Part of the proceeds will benefit the two chosen local charities. For more information and to book your place on the run visit www.santafunrun.ie.
The Clare Crusaders was formed in 2005 by Howard Flannery to help Children with Special Needs in areas such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome. We have a clinic in Barefield, County Clare, with 6 therapists providing speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy to 160 children in the Clare region free of charge. All funds are raised through volunteers and we do not receive government funding. For more see www.clarecrusaders.ie.
Barnardos supports children whose well-being is under threat by working with them, their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnardos was established in Ireland in 1962 and is Ireland’s leading children’s charity. Barnardos has more than 40 community based centres, with three of these based in Limerick. Each year, Barnardos works with more than 5500 children and families throughout Ireland. For more see www.barnardos.ie.
