€500k target for 10th anniversary of Better Life Cycle

With an ambitious fundraising target set for the 10th anniversary of the Better Life Cycle 2024, organisers hope to smash the half a million mark in funds raised for St Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville over the period since the charity cycle’s inception.

Benefiting children and young adults with disabilities and their families in the Charleville area, this year’s event, titled ‘The Comeragh Cruise,’ takes place on Saturday, 1st June, with two routes for those willing to take to two wheels, both starting and finishing in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

The Blue route is 180km in length and goes via Carrick-on-Suir, Kilmacthomas (with refreshments), Dungarvan, Cappoquin, the Vee, Clogheen and Ardfinnan. The Red route of 85km leaves Clonmel and goes via Ballymacarbry and joins the red route at Cappoquin where there is a refreshment stop, organised by volunteers, before the finish line back in Clonmel.

€500K TARGET

“Over the past 9 years, €442,500 has been raised for St. Joseph’s Foundation and this - our anniversary year - has a huge target of €57,500. We hope that a massive total of €500,000 will be raised over ten years,” explained John Walsh, chairperson, Better Life Cycle committee.

Kearys Motor Group are on board as proud title sponsors of the 2024 charity event, taking place on Saturday, 1st June.

“On behalf of the committee, volunteers and all families who benefit from the Better Life Cycle, we would like to thank Kearys Motor Group for this sponsorship and all our sponsors, local businesses and participants, who are actively fundraising for the big event on 1st June, as every cent goes directly to St. Joseph’s Foundation,” he added.

“Kearys Motor Group have supported the Better Life Cycle since it started in 2014, ten years ago. This year we are delighted to go a little further, to help St. Joseph’s Foundation reach their ambitious target. We wish all the participants, including some of our Kearys staff, volunteers and supporters every good wish for a hugely successful event,” said Brendan Keary, CEO, Kearys Motor Group.

The Better Life Cycle has enhanced the running of St. Joseph’s Foundation and contributed hugely to a considerably better lifestyle for the children and adults who attend St. Joseph’s Foundation services. These include early years resources, progressing disability services, pre-school and home supports as well as specialist autism services (visit www.sjf.ie).

Pictured at the launch of the Better Life Cycle 2024, sponsored by Kearys Motor Group, are back, l-r: Aonghus Ó Duinnin, sales manager, Kearys Renault Cork; Better Life Cycle committee members Cathy Walsh, Noreen Pigott and John Walsh (chairperson), Brendan Ahearne, head of people operations, Kearys and Martin Curtin, head of business, Kearys Renault Cork, with Tom O’Flynn (BLC secretary) in front.