Midlands Simon Community, in partnership with Athlone Institute
of Technology and local Para-Olympic double gold medallist Mark Rohan, are
delighted to announce that the 2nd annual All Ireland Santa Dash
Athlone is taking place on December 19th at 7pm at AIT. This 1 mile
event is an excellent way for people across the Midlands
to show solidarity with some of the most vulnerable in our society this
Christmas!
Entry for the event is just 15
euro and people are also being asked to register early to ensure your free
Santa suit will be ready! Santa suits will be provided for participants of the
race, first come first served! To register simply contact 087 9925083 or c.lally@midlandssimon.com or http://www.idonate.ie/eventdetail.php?id=272
Midlands Simon Community is now
looking for people who would like to participate in the event to turn out in
great numbers. The event is fun and festive and it is open to anyone who can
run, walk, jog or crawl the 1 mile course! Athlone Institute of Technology are
also making their excellent facilities available on 19th and
refreshments will be available for anyone who needs it afterwards!
Speaking at the launch of the
event, Mark Rohan said “ I am delighted to be here to lend my support to this terrific
festive initiative in aid of Midlands Simon, I would encourage anyone
interested in participating to turn up on the 19th to support a
great local cause’
Midlands Simon Community helps
people to move out of homelessness by providing a range of supports which
enable people to move out of homelessness. Midlands Simon also helps people to
overcome the many other issues faced by those who are homeless such as health
and welfare needs, poverty, loneliness and isolation.
Tony O’Riordan, CEO, Midlands
Simon said “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to show solidarity with
some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our community this
Christmas. I would like to sincerely thank Gordon Brett at AIT, Mark Rohan, the
Simon Society at AIT and all our supporters and volunteers for their fantastic
support with this initiative. Without this type of support, and the goodwill
and generosity of the wider community we simply could not survive. It is
wonderful to see that the true meaning and spirit of Christmas is alive and
well especially in these very difficult times. It goes to show what can be
achieved by working together.”
Speaking about the event Gordon
Brett, Sports and Recreation Manager, AIT said “Athlone Institute of Technology
was honoured to be able to support Midlands Simon Community during National
Homelessness Week. AIT is frequently an agent of change in the Midlands , enabling people to fulfil their full potential
and improve the quality of their lives. We are delighted to make our facilities
available for a truly worthwhile cause. ”
For more information, or to register or for sponsorship cards
please contact Cormac P Lally, Development Officer, Midlands Simon on 087
9925083 or c.lally@midlandssimon.com
All are welcome.
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