Go the extra mile for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

If the Covid-19 restrictions are impacting your motivation, you might be interested in this virtual marathon challenge to raise funds for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. To register and for further information, please see below. 

Join us this April for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's first Virtual Run/Walk Marathon challenge. Sadly due to the current COVID 19 health emergency we have had to postpone one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, Tea Day which was due to take place in May. This has had a major impact for us and has contributed to a severe drop in fundraising. However, despite this we are continuing to support people with dementia and their families across the country. The “Go the Distance” Marathon challenge is the perfect way to make those kilometres count all while supporting a great cause. Walk or run the distance of a marathon (42Km) during the month of April to raise much needed funds for those living with dementia in Ireland. You can take part in your own time and anywhere across the country, near your home or in your local park. Our only ask is to make sure to do it safely and in line with the latest government advice. Everyone who signs up will be entered into a draw with the chance of winning a €50.00 iTunes voucher.

Signing up is easy just follow these 5 simple steps

Step 1 Register here and pay the €20.00 entry fee. Step 2 Pick and plan your running and walking routes each week. Step 3 Log each run or walk using Strava,Garmin, RunKeeper, Map my Run or a simple pen and paper. Step 4 When you have completed the 42km distance send us proof by emailing  joanne.williamson@alzheimer.ie or jarlath.coyle@alzheimer.ie with a screenshot of your tracker. Step 5 Once we receive this we will send you on a certificate and an ASI pin to recognise your great achievement! Share your progress with us on social using the hashtags #GoTheDistanceChallenge and #DoItForDementia and we will share all your activity across our channels in the coming weeks! Funds raised from this challenge will go directly to support the 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland. Thank you for your support!