Thursday, March 19, 2009

Lace up your lady trainers for a good cause


Some of Galway's most recognisable charities are looking for eager and active local women to take part in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon on June 1. Croí, GOAL West of Ireland, and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre are just a few of the charities who have all put forth requests this week to get the women of Galway behind them to raise money for their worthy causes.

The 10k marathon, which starts at St Stephens Green in Dublin and ends in Fitzwilliam Square, is strictly for women only and will go to benefit numerous local, national, and international charities that effect Irish women. The marathon begins at 3pm on the June Bank Holiday Monday and entry fees are €22 for those runners/joggers/walkers who elect to use a timing chip and €15 for those who opt out of the device.

To register visit the marathon website or fill out the entry form in the Evening Herald on Wednesday or Saturday. Then contact the participating local charity (full list below) of your choice for sponsorship forms. Registration ends April 21 or when the maximum number of entries is recieved.

Croí - contact Sue on 091 544331 or text 10k to 086 8193692. Visit www.croi.ie for more info.

GOAL West of Ireland - contact Clara on 091 587901. Visit www.goal.ie for more info.

COPE Galway - contact Orla on 091 778750 or email info@copegalway.ie. Visit www.copegalway.ie for more info.

Cancer Care West - contact 091 529609 or text your name and address to 087 2847110. Visit www.cancercarewest.ie for more info.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre - contact Kay on 087 6816398. Visit www.galwayrcc.org for more info.

Galway Hospice - contact the fundraising department on 091 770868 or email fundraising@galwayhospice.ie. Visit www.galwayhospice.ie for more info.

Console Galway - contact Margaret on 091 782836. Visit www.console.ie for more info.

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