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4x4x48 Challenge in aid of Aoibhneas

Welcome to our fundraiser!

You’re probably wondering who the hell we are and what this ‘4x4x48 Challenge’ is. Well, we’re a group who have come together (virtually!!) all across Ireland and decided to give back to the community during these uncertain times by pushing our bodies to the absolute limits.
On March 5th to March 7th, we’re taking it upon ourselves to run 4 miles (6.4km) every 4 hours for 48 hours…. yeah. To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of running from Cork City Centre to Dungarvan, or 193 laps of an athletics track.

Why are we doing this and why Aoibhneas?
The critical services offered to Women and Children suffering from domestic violence is under serious pressure. In 2020, 43,000 calls to respond to domestic violence incidents were received, up 16% from 2019.
Aoibhneas, a domestic abuse charity have received a 125% increase in calls to their helpline. We are choosing to donate all funds to Aoibhneas to alleviate the pressure they are facing inn meeting demand and ensuring Women and Children get the support they need, when they need it.

We want give everyone the opportunity to make a difference so if you, or anyone you know may be interested in partaking, don’t hesitate to DM us via Instagram at @4x4x48ireland and we can add you to our group.
There are multiple challenge options including a Relay option that is suited to all. If you’re not feeling it, don’t worry - you can help us immensely by promoting us and/or by donating.

*Update*
On the weekend of the event and ever since, our campaign has had an enormous impact on domestic abuse victims. Emma Reidy, Aoibhneas CEO, and her team have acknowledged the impact we have made on the lives of both new and existing clients. We have encouraged people to speak up against domestic violence and asserted to victims that they are not alone in fighting the battle against domestic violence.

According to Emma, the funds we have raised will change the lives of abuse victims and alleviate the pressures Aoibhneas are under to offer much needed services to those who need them more than ever. Some areas the funds will go towards are as follows;
- Making the Payphone into a 24 hour freephone.
- Accelerating the development of 3 new refuge premises for victims.
- Improving the experience children have with music, play, art therapists.
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Donations 

  • Patrick Enright
    • €40 
    • 3 yrs
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Fundraising team: Relay Team (43)

Patrick Fitzgerald
Organizer
Raised €2,430 from 59 donations
County Cork
Emma Reidy
Beneficiary
Danny O’Sullivan
Team member
Raised €2,572 from 113 donations
John Cotter
Team member
Raised €2,025 from 57 donations
Cormac Tighe
Team member
Raised €1,345 from 56 donations
Conor Murphy
Team member
Raised €1,215 from 29 donations

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