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YOU can show your support for the poorest of the poor on Christmas Day by taking part in the annual Goal Miles event at the Fairgereen in Ennis.
This fun-filled, worthwhile event is an integral part of the season of giv- ing for many thousands of generous people everywhere.
This is the 26th year of the event, with Goal Miles taking place at an unprecedented 65 locations na- tionwide — including nine brand-
new locations. The main event will take place in Dublin’s Belfield and is expected to attract 3,000 people on Christmas morning. But it is the impressive spread of Miles across the country that is the real source of pride for Goal.
Goal’s John O’Shea, who will at- tend the Belfield Mile, as always, says, “I’m urging every single person up and down the country to find their nearest Mile and take part.
“All you have to do is to turn up on the day, complete the Mile in your own time and style and then
make a donation to Goal. You can either make a personal donation or you can line up sponsorship from your friends and colleagues — it is entirely up to you what you do. The Goal Mile is a great opportunity to do something practical for the poor this Christmas,” he said.
Events this year hold a special sig- nificance, as the charity is celebrat- ing 30 years in operation.
Since 1977, the aid agency has spent more than €400 million in 50 countries, responding to virtu- ally every natural and man-made
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Goal’s outstanding success down through the years has been entirely dependant on the unflagging support of the Irish public.
This Christmas, the charity’s Goalies (volunteers) are working around the clock in 12 developing world countries throughout Africa, Asia and Central America, includ- ing Bangladesh, where the organi- sation is responding to November’s devastating Cyclone Sidr.