THERE’S the competitive athletes, the runners who are aiming for a personal best, the many who walk, and there’s the littlest runners.
The highly anticipated ‘Children’s Run for Fun’, as part of the Great Limerick Run, is set to return in 2025 with a new partnership in Cliona’s Foundation, a Limerick-based charity that provides financial assistance to families of children with life-limiting conditions.
Funds raised will help with significant non-medical costs of caring for a child while in hospital or at home.
The Children’s Run for Fun which takes places on Saturday May 3, has become a cornerstone event within the broader Great Limerick Run festival, hosted in conjunction with Limerick City and County Council.
“The dedication and hard work of everyone involved in Cliona’s Foundation is truly inspiring,” said Cllr Ursula Gavan, deputising for the Mayor of Limerick at the launch of the run.
“Events like the Children’s Run for Fun help raise awareness while also promoting physical health and wellbeing and fostering a sense of community and joy. It’s wonderful to see our young runners participating in such a meaningful cause, and we look forward to an inspiring and successful event.”
Co-founder and voluntary CEO of Cliona’s Foundation, Brendan Ring, said: “We are absolutely delighted and very proud to be chosen as a partner for the Children’s Run for Fun, and are very grateful to the Bear Group for their commitment to us.”
“Families are at the very heart of what we do at Cliona’s. We also recognise the importance of family fun days out, whether you are enjoying those precious years that fly by or taking part in solidarity with those who are caring for a sick child who is unable to take part themselves.”
For more information on the run or to take part, visit greatlimerickrun.com/childrens-run-for-fun.
