Running, cycling, sledding or skydiving for Sightsavers can be a lot of fun as well as rewarding to know you have helped to change a person's life

Running, cycling, sledding or skydiving for Sightsavers can be a lot of fun as well as rewarding to know you have helped to change a person's life

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Upcoming events

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COMING SOON:

Dublin Marathon - the Dublin Marathon is happening on the 29th of October 2012. Here 10,000 people will run through the historic streets of Dublin helping to raise vital funds for their chaity of choice! We would love that to be Sightsavers! To register online for this fantastic marathon visit: https://enter.dublinmarathon.ie/ 

Entry Fee

 European Union Resident     Rest of World
before 17:00 I.S.T. July 31st 70 Euros 90 Euros
before 17:00 I.S.T. August 31st 80 Euros
before 17:00 I.S.T. October 1st 90 Euros

 

 

Gealforce West - this is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. It is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking. The course is aprox 67km long  from the stunning Glassilaun beach to Westport. En route there are some significant obstacles to cross, including Killary Harbour and the famous holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. This is a serious adventure! It is also just one of many Gaelforce events so check out the website and take part on behalf of Sightsavers!

Flora Women'sMini Marathon - The biggest women's event of its kind in the world!! Do 10K for Sightsavers! Did you know that of the millions of blind people in the world, 66% of them are women? You can help us to help them! We can restore people's sight and help rehabiliate blind people to become valued members of society with your help!

Cork City Marathon - This 26 mile marathon through beautiful Cork city is happening on June 4th 2012. Participants can do the full marathon, a half marathon, a relay marathon or a youth team marathon! Check it out!

The Kerry Challenge - 75K Challenge set in lovely Kerry from the 8th - 10th of June! Take in breathe-taking Slea head, acres of unspoilt countryside and view the awesome cliffs reaching up 1000ft!

Achill Half Marathon - make a holiday of it this July and visit Achill Island for the Elvery Sports Achil Island marathon! Happening on Saturday the 7th of July.

Dont forget if you would like to do some local fundraising for Sightsavers thats great! Try a pub quiz, coffee morning, book sale, garden fete, get your company involved! Just contact us or check out our fundraising ideas on the right!

If any of these events float your boat just drop us a line at fundraising@sightsavers.ie or call us on 01 663 7666!

 

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Don't forget that one of he simplist ways to raise funds is through creating a personal fundraising page on My Charity. Here you can create your own page, select the charity and event of choice and share your page with your friends and family so they can easily donate to your cause online!