Hi im Pat This winter, I—alongside members of The Active Recovery Running community—am taking on a huge challenge to support people on their recovery journey.

Addiction has touched nearly every family in Ireland, and we see every day how powerful movement, connection, and community can be in helping people rebuild their lives. Through Active Recovery Running, we keep people engaged in positive routines, healthy habits, and supportive relationships—especially through the tough winter months when isolation and relapse risks are highest.

To keep this work going, we’re raising funds to provide essential cold-weather gear, training equipment, and community resources for people in recovery.

Our challenge:

Run a 5K and complete a cold-water swim in four locations—Wicklow, Cork, Galway, and Donegal—within 24 hours.

Our challenge:

Run a 5K and complete a cold-water swim in four locations—Wicklow, Cork, Galway, and Donegal—within 24 hours.

Four provinces. Four swims. One mission: to show that recovery is possible, powerful, and worth fighting for.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us support individuals and families affected by addiction.

Thank you for standing with us and helping keep people moving, supported, and connected.