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IF you’re searching for a guilt-free Christmas, then the Burren Charity Challenge might just have the perfect solution for you.
Not only will taking part in the Burren Challenge offer you an easy way of burning off some of those excess Christmas calories, but you can do so Safe in the knowledge that you are helping people who suffer from breast cancer.
The challenge, which is organised jointly by the Burren Cycling Club and Kilnaboy Athletics Club, has been on the go for seven years, with
numbers rising steadily each year. In the past, the challenge has supported charities such as Goal, Trocaire, St John of God Menni Services, the Alzheimers Society, Concern and Galway and Clare Hospices.
This year’s event aims to raise some €30,000 for the development of cancer support services and is being donated to Cancer Care West and Tallaght Breast Unit in Dublin.
“Support for the Burren Char- ity Challenge has been fantastic and Cancer Care West is thrilled to have been nominated as a recipient char- ity for this year’s event,’ said Sharon Fitzpatrick, Cancer Care West’s fun-
draising manager. “We would like to emphasise that this is not just a Clare event. It is particularly relevant to an- yone from western counties who can benefit from the accommodation, counselling and other support servic- es that Cancer Care West offers. We encourage as many people from the western region as possible to come to Clare that afternoon to take part. This is your chance to contribute to the development of cancer support services in the west of Ireland.”
Registration for the Challenge takes place in Cassidy’s Pub in Car- ran from 10am to 12.30pm, with the race itself starting at lpm.
Participants can choose between a 10km walk/run or 40km cycle. Those feeling really adventurous can attempt the duatholon, which is a 40km cycle and a 5km run.
Snacks, soup and sandwiches will be served afterward for all who take part and music for the night will be
provided by DJ Tom Tune. Sponsorship cards are avail- able directly from CancerCare
West on 091-529609, by email- ing info@cancercarewest.ie or by contacting Patrick O’Donoughe on 086-2579682, Fergus Glynn on 087- 2236603 or Liam Glynn on 086- 3537293 at the Burren Cycling Club.