Results of the Eagle AC 5 Mile Road Race in Carrigaline...Sun 28th Feb 2010
After a heavy frost last night, it was touch and go for a while as to whether this race would go ahead. After leaving home to help out at the race, it was obvious that there were icy spots on the roads. However, I should have known that the race director for the 2010 race, Joe Roche had everything in hand. After the cancellation of several races recently due to ice, Joe was taking no chances and was busy browsing his favourite E-Bay website over the last few weeks. On arriving at the sports hall, I found out that Joe had been out since the early hours of this morning clearing the course with his latest purchase.

Joe also asked me to mention on the blog that he is able to offer his services to other race organisers in case there is a cold snap again. So if the lads in Mallow AC are reading this then there is no need to cancel the Mallow 10 again next year...just give Joe a buzz and he'll be up with the Terminator 4000. Joe also mentioned that certain terms and conditions would apply.....he cannot be held responsible for things like road markings, road signs, small dogs and the like.

Results and Photos...
There were 206 finishers this year which is down on last year's figure of 263.

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos of the race leaders can be found HERE

Photos of the finish line can be seen HERE

Cork Cancer Research Centre collects €27k from Ballycotton sponsorship...

I just received the following mail from Fiona in the Cork Cancer Research Centre. As many of you will remember, this was the chosen charity for this year's Ballycotton 10 road race last March.

Fiona wrote...

"I just wanted to let you that sponsorship cards are still coming in from the Ballycotton ‘10’, with 143 runners sending in their remittances. To date the event has raised €26,936.69 for the CCRC, which is fantastic! I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – thank you so much for designating us as the event’s charity this year, and thank you to all the runners. The support really is appreciated. All the best................Fiona"

Update on the Cork Cancer Research Centre Sponsorship...

As many of you know, this was the chosen charity this year for the Ballycotton 10 race. I have just received an e-mail from Fiona in the Centre giving an update on the amount collected so far.

She wrote..."Just wanted to keep you updated on funds raised for Cork Cancer Research Centre through the Ballycotton ‘10’ and the runners that have supported us through this event. As of today, EU16,800 has been raised through the event and its runners, with more sponsorship funds expected in the coming weeks. Many thanks again to you all for your support – it truly is appreciated."

So, if you still have to return your sponsorship card (like me!!), you should return it as soon as possible to : Cork Cancer Research Centre, Development Office, Drury's Avenue, Midleton, Co.Cork.

Update on money raised for Cork Cancer Research Centre in the Ballycotton 10 race...
I recieved the following e-mail from the Cork Cancer Research Centre today about the response that they got from the runners who did the Ballycotton 10.....
"...........I was speaking with John Walshe on Monday regarding the estimated figure for the funds raised on Sunday at the Ballycotton 10. I am delighted to confirm that we raised over EU10,000 on the day, and have a total of EU11,300 as of today. We still have some people coming into the Development Office with their donations so the event has been an incredible success for us already. On behalf of the patients and staff at Cork Cancer Research Centre thank you for all your support to date, and please pass on our sincere gratitude to the event organising committee for designating the CCRC as the race charity for this year’s event, as well as to all the runners who have raised sponsorship funds for cancer research. We are extremely grateful for everyone’s support.....Kind regards... Fiona, c/o Cork Cancer Research Centre"

If you still have to return your sponsorship card, you should send it to : Cork Cancer Research Centre, Development Office, Drury's Avenue, Midleton, Co.Cork.

Run for Charity in the Ballycotton 10...
Everybody who is doing the Ballycotton 10 should have recieved their race packs by now. Well, if you examined the contents carefully, you will have noticed that there is a sponsorship card in there for the Cork Cancer Research Centre. I know some people consider getting sponsorship just too much hassle. They just want to do the race and leave it at that.

Well, I recieved an e-mail from Fiona in the Cork Cancer Research Centre and she supplied the information shown below. If you read through it, you'll see that this really is a deserving cause and I think we could all put in a little effort to pass that sponsorship card around to family, friends and around work to get it filled up. Any money that you collect can be passed on to them at the community hall in Ballycotton on race day. So there is no need to be getting postal orders / cheques, etc.

Have a read through this and see if you can help...

PRESS RELEASE - URGENT - BALLYCOTTON ‘10’ RUNS FOR RESEARCH:
CORK CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE DESIGNATED OFFICIAL RACE CHARITY
With only two weeks to go before the famous Ballycotton ‘10’ takes to the roads around the scenic East Cork village, this year’s designated charity, the Cork Cancer Research Centre (CCRC), is appealing to all those who have entered in the race to run on their behalf.
This year’s race takes place on Sunday, 10th March and has attracted 3,100 runners from all over Ireland as well as the UK, the USA, Germany, and Belgium. ‘At this stage the 3,100 runners who have gained entry into the race should have received their race packs,’ said a spokesperson from the CCRC. ‘Each race pack contains a sponsorship card for the Cork Cancer Research Centre and we are delighted to be chosen as the official charity for this year’s race.’
‘We were surprised to see that the entry fee (EU12) for the Ballycotton ‘10’ is one of the cheapest for a race of its kind in the country. Therefore, we would appeal to runners to possibly consider donating what they would normally pay for a race to the CCRC’.
The CCRC will have a stand in the Community Hall in Ballycotton on the day of the race (Sunday, 9th March) and sponsorship money raced for the CCRC can be handed in to the stand on the day.
Bernice Glavin will also be attending the event and selling her book ‘The Journey’ at the CCRC stand. Bernice was diagnosed with cancer in November 2005 and the book tells of her own story of her battle with cancer. There are difficult moments as well amusing moments, however the book highlights that life goes on after cancer diagnosis and can, in fact, be enhanced by the experience.
Any runners wishing to obtain extra cards can do so by contacting the Cork Cancer Research Centre on 021 463 6612.
Join the fight against cancer and make a difference today – help us to influence the future. For further information, please contact Fiona or Orla on 021 463 6612 or visit www.ccrc.ie

About the CCRC
Since 1999 the Cork Cancer Research Centre has been bringing new Cancer Prevention and Treatment initiatives to the people of Cork and Munster.
The Centre has been at the forefront of advancing cancer prevention in Cork by initiating a screening programme for patients at high risk of developing colon cancer, which it is hoped will aid in the earlier detection and possible prevention of this cancer. To date there are over 600 such patients identified and placed on the database for regular screening.
The research work carried out at the Centre since its inception has translated into three unique clinical studies, two focused on using less invasive surgery to treat inoperable cancers, and a third on the impact of diet and probiotic bacteria to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. The Drug Delivery Research team has demonstrated greatly improved treatment of cancer nodules previously unresponsive to conventional therapies and this is now been investigated for the treatment of internal cancers.
Coupled with the research to date, Cork Cancer Research Centre is focusing their efforts on the treatment of Cancer Metastases. They are excited about the recent results using Gene Therapy which show promise in using the body’s own immune system to prevent or reduce secondary spread. If we can treat or prevent secondary cancer spread then we will truly be able to positively change the prognosis of many cancer patients. This is the future of Cancer Research and CCRC is at the forefront of these developments.