It takes true Croí to fight heart disease and stroke.
About to embark on it's 6th installment, the Croí Galway 5km Night Run is now an event people from all over west of Ireland look forward too.
But given the strange times we live in, it could be easy to see why this year's installment wouldn't go ahead...but where there's a will, there's a way!
In true 2020 style, the Croí Galway Night Run is going virtual.
This Friday, October 9, you can still run, walk or jog the 5km anytime throughout the day or on the night on a local route of your choice.
The event is once again sponsored by Evergreen Healthfoods, with 100% of proceeds going directly to Croí.
And we at iRadio are once again only delighted to also be a part of it.
Our own Sharron is putting on the running shoes, and she can't wait:
"I think this year's Croí Night Run is going to be even more special. Because we're doing it virtually this year, you've no excuse not to join in on this massive movement in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
''One positive from the Covid pandemic is that it made us all work together as one massive community to help the most vulnerable in our society. The people that avail of Croí's services need our support now more than ever before so I'd be strongly encouraging anyone who can to dust off those runners on October 9th!"
Sharron is ready.Christine Flanagan, Croí’s Director of Fundraising said funds which will be raised from the run are needed now more than ever:
“Last year, over 1,600 people joined us on the Salthill Prom for the 5th Annual Croí Night Run, raising over €70,000, and we are so grateful for this support. We would love to be back on the Prom this year, but our first priority is to protect those that we serve as they are most at risk of COVID-19, so we are following Government guidelines and going virtual instead. People living with heart disease and stroke need our help now more than ever before, so we ask you to please join us again this year virtually,” says Christine Flanagan, Croí’s Director of Fundraising.
Of course, please ensure personal safety and social distancing. If you choose to run at night, please wear reflective clothing and choose a well-lit route.
Registration is now open at €25 for adults or €15 for youths over 12 years of age.
For more information or to find out about entering a team, contact [email protected].
Each participant will receive a goodie bag with a special commemorative Croí Night Run long-sleeve running top to wear on the day.
To learn more and register now, click here.
