Grab those walking shoes

Forget The Proclaimers and ‘I Would Walk 500 Miles’, there’s a new target to aim for.

It’s 150k but you’ve all of February to walk it and it’s for a worthy cause.

LauraLynn, Ireland’s only children’s hospice, is calling on people across Cork to join them for their 150K in February Walking challenge. LauraLynn currently provides care and supports to more than 460 children and families nationwide and is currently supporting 35 families across Cork.

LauraLynn recently launched a new satellite service in Cork which is a community-based service providing care and supports in the home for children in the Cork and Kerry region and operates from a base in Mallow. Many of these families already avail of LauraLynn care and supports but now some of those will be available in their home.

Speaking about the 150k challenge Cathy White, Community Fundraising Executive at LauraLynn said: “We are delighted to kick of 2023 with our 150k in February challenge. We are calling on the people across Cork to join thousands of others from all over Ireland who have committed to walking every day while raising vital funds for LauraLynn. It’s a challenge that anyone can do, there’s no time limits and you can clock up your kilometres in a way that works for you.”

By signing up the hospice said you will not only be making a “huge impact” on the lives of the children and families LauraLynn supports but you will also receive a special LauraLynn t-shirt which will raise awareness for LauraLynn whilst on your walks. See lauralynn.ie for more.