This year's Solas Cancer Support Centre 2021 Virtual Run and Walk for Life has raised €150,000. Over 2,500 people participated in the virtual event last month.
The people of Waterford and the South East, and quite a number from overseas, turned out in their orange t-shirts over the weekend of October 8th to 11th. People of all ages as well as clubs, schools and organisations embraced the #GoOrangeforSolas slogan and supported those on a cancer journey.
Funds will be used to support Solas Centre services
On announcing the amount raised this year from the Virtual Run and Walk for Life Barry Monaghan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the charity, spoke of his appreciation to all who took part.
‘For 2,500 participants to raise €150,000 is just astonishing. We are very grateful to all the runners, walkers and fundraisers. The funds generated will be used to help fund our services, both in Waterford and in our West Waterford service, in 2022. Since the service fully reopen in July we have seen client numbers increase and we are pleased to be now delivering our full range of support services again’.
Tracy McDaid, Manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre thanked all supporters and sponsors who made the event possible. "We would like to thank our media sponsor Beat and our event sponsor UPMC Whitfield Hospital- we are so fortunate to have their support in making the 2021 Virtual Run and Walk for Life such a success’.
About the Solas Centre
Solas offers free support services to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in the Waterford and West Waterford area. A wide range of services are available including Counselling Complementary Therapies, Acupuncture, Meditation, Yoga and Art Psychotherapy for children and adolescents as well as a range of support webinars. You'll find more details here.
