It was a sea of pink in Kilkenny Castle Park on Sunday September 10th as over 1,500 women, men and children took part in the Great Pink Run with Avonmore Slimline Milk raising over €350,000 to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness programmes, nationally.

Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan set the pace with support from the side-line hurling legend DJ Carey, as over 1,500 participated in either the 10K challenge or the 5K fun.

Many of those who participated wore elaborate pink costumes and painted their faces in show of support for the many thousands of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in this country.

This is the fifth year that Sonia has taken part and she comments, “The Great Pink Run is a great excuse to burn off some energy and have a target to aim for but an even better reason is getting together with friends and family to raise much-needed funds for continued research into this disease and to help raise awareness of good breast health”

Aisling Hurley, CEO of Breast Cancer Ireland comments “The Great Pink Run has gone from strength to strength over the past seven years and this year we have exceeded the targets we set in terms of registrations and monies raised online. Thanks to the support of our long-time supporters and sponsors including Glanbia, Beacon Hospital, Irish Life Health, Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny, Vincent and Beatty Solicitors, Its4Women, Alkermes and Dunnes Stores we can ensure that 100% of funds raised from entries and individual sponsorship go directly to fund our ongoing efforts”

 Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Glanbia, Mark Garrett says, “We are delighted to be lead sponsors of the Great Pink Run for the third year and to have been part of the sea of pink with our colleagues and friends”

The Great Pink Run Kilkenny 2019 is being held this year on Sunday October 20th and registration is now open.

REGISTER HERE

A host of well-known faces from the world of fashion, beauty and broadcasting along with breast cancer survivors and supporters gathered in Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook on Friday, 7th December to raise funds to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s research and awareness programmes nationally.

The second annual Beauty, Style & Inspiration Christmas Luncheon was hosted by broadcaster and longtime supporter of the charity, Lisa Cannon and included a fashion show from leading boutiques and inspirational talks.  98FM News Reporter and Breast Cancer Ireland Ambassador Georgie Crawford gave an emotional talk on the challenging year that was having just returned to work one year from her diagnosis.

The fashion element was styled by Lorna Weightman, with seasonal looks from Fran & Jane, Phoenix V, Hobbs and The Outnet and was modelled by Ursula Kelly and Kerri Nicole Blanc, staunch supporters of the charity over a number of years along with newcomer Niamh McCormack, daughter of Make-Up Forever’s Creative Director, Annie Gribbin and Caoimhe O’ Dwyer.

Annie contributed to the event by giving a make-up masterclass on the day and shared her words of wisdom and advice to over 130 glamorous guests who attended this sold out event.

Aisling Hurley, CEO of Breast Cancer Ireland commented, “It is fundraising events such as these that help raise funds to support our research efforts and help us to continue our education and awareness programmes nationally.  This annual event is also an opportunity to come together with our amazing Breast Cancer Ireland ambassadors, our loyal supporters and sponsors and to reflect on the year that was, to remember those who have passed and to look to the future with hope and determination of transforming the landscape of breast cancer in Ireland”

This year’s Annual Christmas Lunch will take place once again in Marco Pierre White Restaurant on Friday December 6th so make sure you save the date.