The Lakes 10k in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland - Saturday 19th September, Blessington Lakes

24 July 2009

The Lakes 10k takes place around Blessington Lakes on Saturday 19th September in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI). Organised by the Lakeshore Striders, The Lakes 10k will undoubtedly become a very popular event attracting in the region of 400 participants.

Over 200 people have already signed up to participate, and anyone signing up before Friday 31st July will receive an exclusively designed Lakes 10k t-shirt. The entry fee is €28.00 including a t-shirt (closing date 31st July), and €18.00 for the non t-shirt entry (open until the end of August).

The race will be run on a fast, flat and scenic route, starting on the Blessington Bridge and finishing at the Lakeshore amenity area; with €1,200 worth of prizes for the top three men and top three women. All participants will receive a goodie bag on the day and other surprises all around.

Organiser, Lorna Brennan of the Lakeshore Striders said "Lakeshore Striders Running Club is going from strength to strength, with over 50 members in its two years in existence; and by organising races like The Lakes 10k our members, and runners from all around Ireland, and even further afield, can help to fundraise for worthy causes and at the same time experience a really great fun activity." 

Lorna added "This year we decided to fundraise for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland, as one of our members Annmarie Kidd is the mother of a little boy, Jordan (aged 8) who is living with CF.  It is an opportunity to fundraise for a cause close to our hearts as well as a cause that is relevant to so many people on a national level."  Ireland has the highest incidence of CF per capita in the world and many of the issues relating to the illness can be alleviated by proper resources around the country."

Visit www.lakeshorestriders.com or email lakeshorestriders@gmail.com for further information on how to sign up for the Lakes 10k or if you would like to donate directly to the fundraising effort. Remember, if you sign up before Friday 31st July you will receive an exclusive Lakes 10k t-shirt.  For further information on the CFAI and on Cystic Fibrosis visit www.cfireland.ie.