ABOUT THE EVENT | Date & Time: 12noon, Sunday, Sept 25th (registration is open from 11am)

This is a 5km Run/Walk in Galway in memory of Teenagh Cunningham who died on August 21st, 2015 from Oesaphageal cancer. The walk is organised by Teenagh’s sister, Niamh Coogan. The walk is open to all and will go along the glorious Galway prom and is in aid of 2 fantastic charities.

Route: Meet beside Galway Oyster Festival marquee at Nimmo's Pier (South Park, Claddagh) and continue along the prom to Seapoint and turn at a designated/marked point and back in along by the sea.

Full route here http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1254274390

TO SIGN UP

There are two ways to get involved.

1. Join us for the event. A suggested donation of €20 registers you for the walk/run and also gives you free entry to the family day at the Galway Oyster Festival. After you donate, you’ll receive an email with a short form to register for the event. Register here http://www.idonate.ie/mobile/fundraiser/11360597_run-for-sunshine.html

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2. You can just click on donate button and 'pony up!' Even if you are not going to attend, your donations will be gratefully received.

My name is Niamh and I am organising this 5K with a lot of help from friends!! My sister Teenagh passed away on the 21st of August 2015, exactly four weeks to the day that she was diagnosed with Oesopageal Cancer. She was only 56 when she died and her death left us all shocked,as you can imagine.We are raising funds for two very special causes and any money raised will be divided equally between them. More details below.

Teenagh was a beautiful, funny, warm hearted woman who would do anything she could to help anyone. She had parents,four siblings and nine nieces and nephews whom she loved with all her heart. The day we lost her was the worst day of our lives, but we hope that by having this Run/Walk/Crawl in her memory we will celebrate her life and raise some funds for two worthy causes.

So from myself Niamh, and all my family, I thank you in advance for all your donations and I leave you with one of Teenaghs sayings,one she used when collecting money PONY UP PLEASE!!!

Here's a little bit about the two causes, for more information please see the Charity Info.

Baboro International Arts Festival for Children: This was the great love in my sister's life!! She absolutely loved her work and firmly believed that the Arts should be available for all children. We have attended many shows with our daughter and the wondrous look on childrens' faces is truly magical.

The OCF: This is a Registered Charity established in 2001 to raise awareness of the symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer and to provide funding for research.An early diagnosis of this disease is crucial,unfortunately Teenagh was diagnosed too late, but hopefully through raising awareness we can help others and stop other families going through the pain we did.

Entry fee is €20, and thanks to the lovely people at The Galway Oyster Festival this also gives you FREE entry to the Galway Oyster Festival 'Family fun Day' that day!!!

EVENT IS SUBJECT TO PERMITS

http://www.galwayindependent.com/news/topics/articles/2015/08/24/4063965-tributes-paid-to-baboro-general-manager/