RunMyAge 50k for Charity - Fri 11th Apr 2025

Cork runner Seán Crowley will be doing a charity 50k on Friday 11th April 2025 to raise funds for Marymount Hospice.

If you would like to support Seán then you can find the details here... https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/runmyage

Notice: Virtual Run for Marymount Hospice - Fri 15th to Mon 18th April 2022

Nora Lawton sent on details about this virtual run which aims to raise funds for Marymount Hospice. Anyone can take part and all you need to do is to do a run somewhere during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. 

If you happen to be taking part in a race that weekend then you can use that as your virtual run if you want to. 

Nora writes... "We are organising a fundraising 'virtual' run for Marymount over Easter weekend. It's in memory of my younger brother, Killian. He passed away last July after a short battle with cancer. He was 24.

SIGN UP TODAY for a Virtual Event in aid of Marymount Hospice on the 15th-18th April 2022. We're asking people to run/walk/hike, whenever and wherever they want over the Easter Weekend. People can choose their own distance and set their own goals - 5km, 10km, a half marathon or a full marathon - it really is up to you.

Tickets are €20 with all proceeds going directly to Marymount.

Tickets are available via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/virtual-run-walk-hike-in-aid-of-marymount-tickets-268820307777

To date, over 65 people have signed up. We have supporters taking part all over the world – in places like Cork, Dublin, London, Brussels, France, Abu Dhabi, Sydney and Washington DC.

 As most people know, Marymount is a charity-based hospice that offers an incredible service to those who need it most. They provide specialist palliative care of the highest quality for those with a life-limiting illness. Marymount needs to raise €3.5 million every year in order to sustain their vital services. The event organisers have seen first-hand the amazing, loving care offered in Marymount and have been inspired to organise this fundraiser in honour of Killian Lawton (RIP 2021), Alice Crowley (RIP 2018), and Michael Clancy (RIP 2020).

Indeed, 2022 will mark the second virtual event we have hosted for Marymount. The first was held during lockdown in November 2020. Over 600 people signed up and we managed to raise a phenomenal €18,000 for Marymount.

This year’s event is dedicated to Killian Lawton, who passed away from cancer in July 2021. Killian was 24 years old. He spent over 3 weeks in Marymount, and it proved to be a home away from home during his final days. No words will ever capture the care administered in this unique hospice. 

Killian was an extraordinary person - smart, kind, creative, well-read, and charismatic. He was a beautiful person in a million different ways. Always forward. When we think of Killian before his cancer diagnosis, we think of his vibrancy and energy. A lightness radiated from him. Luckily for us, and despite all the challenges (of which there were many), he held onto this until the very end. Shortly before he passed away, Killian said: "Don't count the days, make the days count". So, join us by making the days count and making a difference. 

Follow us on Instagram: @marymount_hospice_race
Follow us on Facebook: Virtual Run-Walk-Hike for Marymount Hospice

*On the day, we will be wearing orange t-shirts and we will be sharing photos on social media of everyone who is taking part.

Fundraiser: 250km Run for Marymount... by David O'Keeffe

 250km Run for Marymount during January 2021... by David O'Keeffe

For the month of January I will be running a total of 250km, or roughly 8km a day, in support of Marymount Hospice. As some of you will know, the cause has meant a lot to me since my mom passed away two years ago. I will never forget the care Marymount provided, nor the empathy, compassion and kindness shown to my family during the most difficult time of our lives. The hospice has faced significant financial difficulties this year due to the halting of fundraising activities. It is hugely important to me that its vital services not be jeopardised, and that patients and families continue to be supported, as my family was. Any donation, however small, would therefore be very much appreciated!

I'll post updates on my Instagram page, so feel free to follow along @davidok98!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/250km-run-for-marymount

Guest Post: Midleton AC do their bit for charity with unusual running initiative... by John Walshe

 

Amanda Cooney, representing Marymount University Hospital & Hospice, accepting a cheque for £2000 from Declan Dorgan (vice-captain) and Marc Dalton (captain) of Midleton AC. Picture: John Walshe

WITH no athletics competitions taking place at present, an unusual initiative for the month of November by the senior members of Midleton Athletic Club has seen Marymount University Hospital & Hospice benefit to the tune of £2,000.

Held over the month of November and called the ‘MOVE-MBER Challenge’, the background of how it came about is explained by club captain, Marc Dalton.

“The club committee held a meeting in late October to come up with a unique plan to get our members out running while stuck in lockdown as because of the restrictions they could not train together or attend training sessions.

"The club always likes to support charities through race takings and always encourages its members to get involved in such campaigns.

“We thought with very little outgoings this year that we would be in a position to help out at least one charity.

"We asked all participants to vote on their chosen charity, and the one chosen by the members was Marymount Hospice.

"It’s very well known and most people in Cork would have some connection to the hospice and the great work they do in providing respite care.”

One thing that every runner talks about is how many miles a week they run, so the challenge was simple – just go out and run as many miles as possible and log it at the end of each week.

As well, weekly tallies were shared on social media platforms to keep all participants motivated throughout.

“The plan was to motivate our runners with a challenge to run a target of 5000 miles for the 30 days of November and we called it MOVE-MBER,” added Marc.

“For the initial goal of every 1000 miles achieved, the club would donate €250 to the chosen charity with the overall target of 5000 miles, if this 5000 target was reached we agreed to allocate a set amount of €2,000.”

A list of previous guest posts from John Walshe can be seen HERE

Tramore Valley 5k raises €2,400 for charity...

As most of you will know, East Cork Athletic Club organised a new 5k race in the Tramore Valley Park in Cork City last November. Recently, the proceeds from the race were presented to Marymount Hospice.

The photo above shows members of Bishopstown Lions Club and officials from Cork City Council presenting the cheque for €2,400 to staff of Marymount Hospice. Photo by Tony O'Connell.

It's easy to forget about a race once it's over. People turn up on the day, pay the entry fee, run the race and go home. Behind the scenes, there are months of preparation making sure everything is ready. Now you can see the final worthwhile result of this work by East Cork AC, Bishopstown Lions Club and Cork City Council culminating in a sizable cheque going to a worthy charity.

It is expected that the new Tramore Valley Park will open to the public sometime later in 2012.

Race notice...Tramore Valley 5k - Sat 26th Nov 2011

This new race in Cork City's newest park is coming up on Saturday, the 26th of November at 11am. The old Kinsale Road landfill site is in the process of being delevoped into a new grassland park for Cork City and this is hopefully the first race of many at this venue.

The name of the new park will be the Tramore Valley Park based on the fact that the local river/stream is the Tramore river which begins in the hills to the south of Togher and passes the new park before joining the harbour in Douglas.

The race will be 5 kms in lenght and it is basically 2 laps around the perimeter of the park. The race will cost €8 to enter and all proceeds from the race will be going to Marymount Hopsice.

Prizes: First 5 individual men and ladies thereafter category prizes for men and ladies Over 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60.

First 3 men’s and first 3 lady’s prizes sponsored by The Edge Sports Shop
www.theedge-sports.com

Other Facilities:    Ample parking facilities near the Start/Finish area. Toilets will also be available. Note that only very limited (if any) changing facilities are available. Please come prepared. Light refreshments served afterwards.
Access Permission granted by Cork City Council
Athletic Permit granted by Athletics Ireland
Certified measured course using Jones Counter by John Walshe (Ballycotton Running Promotions)
Race results produced by Ballycotton Running Promotions

The flyer for the race can be seen HERE

So the date for your diaries is Saturday the 26th of November at 11am. Full preview closer to the date.