Fundraising by the Achill Marathon
2012 Fundraising
Achill Event Management is pleased to announce our nominated National Charity for 2012. A donation will be made from the proceeds to the ISPCC.
About ISPCC
For over 100 years the ISPCC has been Ireland's leading independent non-governmental children's charity advocating for the rights, well being and protection of children.
Our mission is to end cruelty and injustice to children in all forms - ensuring every child is given the opportunity to experience love, happiness and equal opportunity.
We believe Ireland can become a society in which children can develop free from abuse. Every child deserves a safe and happy childhood. Every child deserves to grow up in an environment free from harm and abuse and for their childhood to be cherished and enjoyed. Childhood is the phase in an individual's life that witnesses the greatest amount of physical, social and emotional development. Children and young people are among the most vulnerable members of our society. We need to protect them.
For more information log onto www.ispcc.ie.
2011 Fundraising
The Charity Partner of the 2011 Achill Marathon was Croí. Croí received €10,000.
About Croí
Croí is an Irish charity dedicated to reducing the impact of Heart Disease and Stroke through prevention, lifestyle change and improved cardiac care. Heart Disease and Stroke are the main causes of death and disability in Ireland, accounting for almost 50% of all deaths. However, up to 80% of this can be prevented through lifestyle change and by reducing the risk factors such as smoking, cholesterol, obesity, blood pressure ect. Croí relies on public support, fundraising events and business donations to support its programmes and projects. For more information on Croí please visit www.croi.ie.
Achill Event Management also nominated St. Colman's Care Centre as its Local Charity for the 2011 Achill Half Marathon. St. Colman's received €5,000.
About St Colman's Care Centre
St. Colman's Voluntary Committee was established in 1986, to develop and manage health care and personal social services for older and disabled people on Achill Island. St. Colman's Care Centre is operated in co-operation with the Health Service Executive West, FÁS, partnership organisations and is supported by the Achill community. A whole generation of older people have already benefited from quality care and support in their own community.
The aims of the services are: to provide therapeutic and social facilities for older people, in order to improve their health and well-being; to provide care and support for people with chronic illness, so as to allow them to live independently within the community; to provide advice and support to families and carers; to promote active and healthy ageing, by providing access to a range of opportunities, information and advocacy.
A snap-shot of current services include: day nursing and respite care for people with chronic illness and disability; health promotion and screening; physiotherapy and occupational therapy; meals on wheels; active retirement group and men's groups with a focus on healthy ageing, leisure activities and creativity; supported living accommodation and community laundry.
With only one-third of operational costs accrued from statutory sources, St. Colman's relies heavily on donations and fundraising. The generosity of the Achill community and the 'friends' of St. Colman's at home and abroad has ensured the project's ongoing viability.
A new St. Colman's Care Centre facility is currently under construction in Bunnacurry, Achill. This development is part funded by the Achill community.
St. Colman's Care Centre Keel Achill Co. Mayo
Tel. 098 43248 Email: stcolmans@anu.ie
2010 Fundraising
The 2010 Achill Half Marathon had two main beneficiaries of its fundraising efforts:
View letter of thanks from RNLI. (PDF doc)
View letter of thanks from Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. (PDF doc)
| 2010 RECIPIENTS: |
| Lower Achill Community Development Limited - €5,000 |
| Achill Athletics Club |
| CFAA - Keel Tennis Club - €2,500 |
| Grúpa Mná Caisheal |
| Féile Dú Éige |
| Slievemore Graveyard Committee €1,000 |
| Bunnacurry Graveyard Committee |
| Achill CPR Training |
| The Achill Historical and Archaeological Society |
2009 Fundraising
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