| 2009 Flora Women’s Mini Marathon – Become a Vita Volunteer! |
Thank you to the participants of the mini marathon!
Walk, jog or run for Vita on the 1st June 2009 … and make a lasting positive change in the living conditions of poor and marginalised people in our priority countries of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya.
Starting in Dublin City, at 3pm, over a distance of 10K (6.2 miles) through South Dublin, the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon is a fantastic day out and a fantastic way to raise much needed funds for Vita.
Sponsored by the Evening Herald and Tesco Ireland the Mini Marathon has become a major fixture in Ireland's annual sporting calendar. This event is unique in its appeal to walkers and runners alike.
If you wish to participate in the marathon please note that you must officially register first with the "Women's Mini Marathon". All potential participants must enter on the official entry form which will appear in the Evening Herald every Thursday from the 28th February 2008. |
Facts about the Mini Marathon
Date/Time: Bank Holiday Monday, 1st June 2008 at 3.00pm.
Distance: 10K.
Start: Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.
Finish: St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
First Entry Form: The first Entry Form will be in the Evening Herald on Thursday 28th February 2008.
Closing Date: 21st April 2008 or when maximum number of entries is reached.
Age Limit: Participants must be at least 14 on Mini Marathon Day.
Fee: €22 - Runners, Joggers, Walkers, Visually Impaired and Wheelchairs to include timing chip.
€15 - Joggers/Walkers without timing chip.
Runners now have the opportunity to accurately measure their time and finishing position by taking up the option to have a Champion Chip issued to them. Only runners with a Chip will be accepted for the official results.
Acceptance Letter:
This letter is sent out to you from Womens Mini Marathon Organisers after they receive your completed Entry Form and Fee and entitles you and a friend to free admission to the Woman’s World Show in the RDS on Fri, Sat and Sun of June Bank Holiday weekend
Collection Point:
This is where you bring your Acceptance letter to collect your Race Number prior to Race.
Race Information:
All information regarding the race, map of course, location of toilets, baggage area, water stations, assembly areas, and meeting points will be in the Programme given to each participant when collecting race number.
Training Programmes:
Will appear in the Evening Herald with the Entry Form.
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What your funds will do.
For about €10 we can plant enough Miracle Trees to sustain the needs of an entire family
For €40 we can provide a family with a Fuel Efficient Stove. These have less firewood usage, less smoke and a reduction in respiratory diseases and other health risks.
For €80 we can provide new solid doors and windows for a house
For €120 we can provide new and secure roofing material for a house
For €195 we can provide a community with a necessary Community Sanitation Seminar - these have been shown to be a very powerful tool to empower communities to lead the fight against poverty in their local areas.
For €495 we can build a new house for an entire family.
For further information about these Projects and others please click here.
Guide to sending funds.
Keep track of the money you collect. If you are collecting money on the day, please ensure that it is collected and stored securely at all times. If you are carrying cash, consider your personal safety and be accompanied by another person if possible. At the end of the event two people should count the money and store it securely.
Once all the money has been collected please remember to fill out one of our Fund Forms. This is vital as it allows us to record what money each fundraiser has raised for us.
Unfortunately we cannot accept large amounts of cash. If you have collected cash, we would be grateful if you could make a cheque / bank draft / postal order of the same value payable to Vita. Alternatively you can provide us with credit or laser card details. Whichever method used please make sure to send your Fund Form by post, email or fax. |
