This May I decided to sign up for both the May50k and the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, so instead of asking people to donate to two separate fundraisers, I’m splitting donations between both causes here.

Firstly, I signed up to the May50k (50km over the month of may) to raise money for MS Ireland. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (MS Ireland) is the only National Organisation providing information, support and advocacy services to the ~10,000 people living with MS in Ireland.

Their mission is to enable and empower people living with MS to live their life to the fullest. My mam has MS so the charity means a lot to me. This will be my 4th year running the May50k.

Secondly, I am running the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon on the 31st of May with St. James’ Hospital Foundation for Aortic Dissection. This is a life-threatening condition where the wall of the body’s main artery tears and requires urgent specialist treatment. The more I’ve learned, the more I’ve realised how important fast diagnosis, expert care, and research are for saving lives.

If you’d like to support me (and two very worthwhile causes), I’d really appreciate any donation, big or small. Thank you so much.