A hop, skip and a jump

The people of Cork have been challenged to do 100 skips a day for charity.

LauraLynn, Ireland’s children’s hospice, has set its spring challenge, encouraging people to jump over a skipping rope and do 100 skips a day every day in April to help raise vital funds for children with life limiting illnesses and their families.

Those who sign up to the challenge will receive a free skipping rope, as well as their own sponsorship page. Funds raised from the 100 Skips a Day challenge will help LauraLynn provide essential care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families from all over the country.

LauraLynn Fundraising Executive Ciara Donnelly said: “Funds raised from the 100 Skips a Day challenge help us to provide life changing care and support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families all around Ireland. We are asking people to raise funds through sponsorship and take some time out of their day to do their 100 skips a day in April.”

Participants can take part anywhere they like, either alone or in a group.

Participants can share their experiences and photos on social media using the hashtag #TeamLauraLynn and join the dedicated Facebook group to connect with others taking part in the challenge.

For more information or to register go to lauralynn.ie/100-skips-a-day-in-April or contact Ciara on challenges@lauralynn.ie.