Marathons
Are you thinking of taking part in a Mini-Marathon or even a Full or Ultra Marathon? SOS is asking anyone interested in getting involved to use the opportunity to raise funds for suicide prevention.
Are you one of those people who likes to say……”One year I’m going to run a enter into a Marathon”……..usually after just having watched an event on TV! For most people that ambition falls away as normal life intrudes on their daydreaming and somehow a whole year has passed and they find themselves once more watching the whole spectacle from the comfort of their sofa!
But not everyone! There are some people for whom the dream becomes a reality! Mix this with the support for a charity that is fighting hard to challenge the stigma of mental health issues in Ireland – this can give you a sense of achievement that will be with you for the rest of your live.
Suicide or Survive is always looking for runners and walkers who would like to be part of these events to help raise funds for our cause – to help us continue working towards the eradication of death by suicide, to educate all generations in matters related to mental health wellness and to remove the stigma associated with mental health challenges.
So if you are ready for a real challenge, if you feel able to commit to something a bit more time consuming and serious and if you want to make a difference for a very worthy cause, then maybe taking part in a marathon is a goal worth going after. There is one thing anyone who has taken part will tell you “There is nothing quite like it!”
Please visit our Fundraising Calendar to see the list of marathons taking place around the country. If you would like to participate in any of the events please contact SOS directly on 1890 577 577 or by emailing louise@suicideorsurvive.ie for more information and we will put you directly in touch with the organisers to register for the event you’ve chosen. SOS participants in any of these events will receive a fundraising pack and a T-shirt.
If you have already registered to enter an event, but have not yet chosen a charity to raise funds for, SOS would be delighted if you would raise sponsorship on our behalf.
