At the launch of the 10km walk/run were Joe Ryan, MCC; Marie Wright, MCC; Mary O’Brien, MCC; David Kilcoyne, Munster Rugby & Ireland; Barbara O’Connell, MCC and Caroline Carey, MCC
MILFORD Care Centre has confirmed details of one of its key annual fundraising events - the 10km run/walk.
The run/walk will take place at University of Limerick on Sunday, February 12 with a start time of 12 midday.
The event is supported by DELL Technologies and Stryker and is open to runners and walkers of all levels and abilities with the proceeds going directly to support the work of Milford Care Centre across the Mid-West.
Speaking at the launch, Munster Rugby and Irish Rugby International, David Kilcoyne, said: “I am thrilled to be supporting and bring awareness to Milford Care Centre’s 10km run/walk this year. I am very proud to be associated with this event, the work carried out by Milford Care Centre in our community is extremely important and valuable to the Mid-West region. I hope you can support Milford in raising funds vital to the running of Milford Hospice."
Mary O’Brien, CEO of Milford Care Centre says the run/walk is an important fundraiser for the organisation.
“Milford Care Centre is grateful for the support of Dell and Stryker in helping us to make this event a success. We are delighted to be planning the 10km run/walk and look forward to participants joining us both onsite in Limerick and virtually from around Ireland and overseas," she said.
Sean O’Reilly, Dell Technologies Campus Leader in Limerick commented: “We are delighted to continue to support Milford Care Centre annual 10km run/walk to raise vital funds for its Hospice services. Dell Technologies has a long tradition of supporting
community work locally and Milford Care Centre has long held a special place in the hearts and minds of all working at our campus in Limerick. We look forward to helping Milford raise much-needed funds to continue to provide essential palliative care for those in need within the Mid-West. Many of the employees here at Dell are looking forward to participating in the
run, please join us on the day and support Milford.”
Participants who register at milfordcarecentre.ie before Sunday, January 29 can avail of the early bird rate of €20.
After that, registration will cost €25.
For more information contact the fundraising department at (061) 485860.
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