Sporting triathlon

It’s time to dig out your wetsuit, bike and running shoes for St Catherine’s who are looking for members of the public to sign up for this year’s Sporting Proud Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, September 1, at Brittas Bay.

Entrants can do the entire triathlon or form a team of three and complete just one leg each.

The Olympic length event involves a 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run.

The sprint or fun event is just a .75km swim, 20km cycle and 5km run.

Individual entrants are asked for a €100 registration fee with a fundraising target of €250 and teams of three have a €300 registration fee with a target of €600.

To register go to: https://sportingproud.org/register - and select ‘St Catherine’s Association’ as your charity of choice.

To donate or fundraise to cover your registration fee: You can set up a JustGiving Page online https://www. justgiving.com/sportingproud

All funds raised are going towards the refurbishment of a number of the St Catherine’s buildings and the development of a new activity facility for the children.

St Catherine’s Association supports children and young adults with moderate to profound physical and intellectual disabilities with respite and residential accommodation, early services interventions, physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapies, and psychology services.

St Catherine’s Association is also the patron for St Catherine’s special school.

If you are in need of any further information contact Kalinda Healy, at St Catherines on: 087 754 8234.