LEGENDARY cyclist Sean Kelly will attend the inaugural Three Counties Cycle on Sunday, September 12 to raise funds for Down Syndrome Limerick.
The cycle, commencing from the Jetland Shopping Centre in Limerick, will weave its way through Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. There are two routes to choose from – a 50km and 100km route.
Ellen Tuffy, chairperson of Down Syndrome Limerick said, “The Three Counties Cycle will be an important fundraiser for us. The event will suit all levels of cyclist and we would love to see lots of people get involved.
The funds raised will go towards continuing the work we are doing in providing services and supports to children and adults with Down Syndrome. This year, we are also looking to extend our service provision to West Limerick by opening a satellite centre in that area.”
Down Syndrome Limerick is a local charity based in Castletroy, which supports children and adults with Down Syndrome. It is run by parents on a voluntary basis. They provide essential therapies such as speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, provide training to parents, teachers and SNAs and run adult education programmes that provide adults with Down Syndrome with the skills required to gain meaningful employment.
To register for the cycle, go to https://threecountiescycle.ie. The organisers are also hosting a raffle with lots of great prizes, including a road bike, designer watches, hampers, a kid’s electric ride-on truck, vouchers, a signed Lions jersey, a signed Limerick jersey and more.
