Co Kildare fitness enthusiasts encouraged to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Ireland

By Kim O'Leary

Make-A-Wish Ireland is looking for fitness enthusiasts around the country to take part in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon and put themselves through the ultimate challenge to support brave children who are battling life-threatening medical conditions such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

 The event, which takes place on Sunday 29 October, will see over 16,000 participants take part. Over the past three years the support of Dublin Marathon participants has resulted in an incredible €71,000 being raised for Make-A-Wish Ireland. The generosity of supporters last year played a huge part in helping Make-A-Wish grant 209 unique and memorable wishes to brave children across Ireland.

Make-A-Wish Ireland aims to grant the wishes of children aged between 3 and 17 years of age who are living with life-threatening medical conditions. Since its establishment in 1992, Make-A-Wish has granted the wishes of more than 2,000 children in Ireland bringing them

Susan O’Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish Ireland is looking forward to the event. Susan said: “The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon is the ultimate challenge for runners! Overcoming such a monumental feat brings its own rewards, but this sense of accomplishment can be multiplied by knowing you have helped grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.”

She said:"We are delighted to support runners in their fundraising efforts so that they focus on their training.”

 To join the race, experience the ultimate challenge and help Make-A-Wish raise much needed funds to grant even more special wishes, email: [email protected] or call: 01 205 2012.

For further information on Make-A-Wish, visit www.makeawish.ie