Get up and go gig sees launch of new heroes book
160 people attended a two day ‘ not for profit’ inspirational event in Sligo recently.
The Get Up and Go with Passion and Purpose event took place at IT Sligo on 21st April.
13 world renowned and nationally acclaimed speakers including David McGowan, impressed the audience with a wide range of topics relating to health and well being. Organiser Eileen Forrestal said: “We covered topics including having a positive mind- set, overcoming impossible odds coping with physical challenges, overcoming depression, setting personal goals and what it takes to stand for a greater cause in the world such as inspiring positive futures and organ donation.”
She said: “Everyone enjoyed the style, variety and pace of the event and appreciated the high calibre of speaker and the quality and value of the messages.
Fellow organiser Brendan Sands thanked all those who had travelled from the four corners of the world.
“This is the third annual Get Up and Go event to be held in Sligo, the purpose of which is to give people an opportunity to experience Sligo, the “Inspiration Destination” of the Northwest, to take time out to listen to powerful and passionate speakers and be inspired to ‘ getupandgo’ forward in life,” he said.
This event also marked the official launch of Get Up and Go Publications newest book Get Up and Go Heroes, of 25 inspirational stories. The proceeds of the event and Heroes book will go to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Northwest Simon, Pieta House and CHAB School Cambodia.