Sligo people called on to sign up for 100k in 30 Days challenge

SLIGO people are encouraged to take part in this year’s 100k in 30 Days event in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland.

The event, sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald, is open to everyone, including runners, walkers, those in wheelchairs, families, colleagues, schools, community groups, and sports teams.

100k in 30 Days was founded by Dundalk couple Niall Carroll and Cara McAdam and launched in 2020 after Cara was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Over the last two years, 38,000 people in 36 countries have taken part raising €3million for Breast Cancer Ireland.

Money raised during that time has funded equipment for the new Breast Centre on the Beaumount Hospital campus which is set to open in June.

Monies have also go funded a clinical trial examining a fourth generation drug and its effectiveness, supporting specialist breast reseatch nurses in designated cancer centres and research into triple-negative breast cancer.

Niall Carroll, founder of 100k in 30 Days, said: “The success of the event over last two years, throughout a pandemic, has spurred us on to make 2022 the biggest year yet.

“We all know someone who has or has had breast cancer and the purpose of 100k in 30 Days is for everyone, young and old, grandparents to grandkids, to have fun and get the daily steps in while raising much needed funds for Breast Cancer Ireland.

“Over the last two years, we’ve seen €3 million raised which has gone into various research projects but it doesn’t end there.

“We want to keep raising money to continue these trials so we’ll continue to fund finding a cure for breast cancer.

“I’m very proud of the success the pink army has achieved to date and we’d be delighted to see new faces this year.”

Carroll added: “I hope communities all across Ireland get behind it. Cancer isn’t defeated alone. It’s a challenge that can be done in your own time anywhere in the world and you can even get the dog involved.” 100k in 30 Days takes place across the month of June. To register, visit www.100kin30days.ie.

Those who register for 100k in 30 Days and log their distances are also in with a chance to win prizes such as a €5,000 holiday voucher, numerous weekends away, children’s prizes, fitbit smart watches and shopping vouchers.