Waterside Half Marathon for SWOT

Hello everyone!

I’m Orlagh and this year I am running the Waterside Half Marathon on 1st September to raise money for SWOT. SWOT is a medical student-led charity which stands for ‘Students Working Overseas Trust’. QUB students organise various events every year; including the iconic SWOT fashion show, blood pressure clinics, bake sales, textbook sales and sporting events. The money raised is taken directly to low resourced hospitals by 4th year students on their summer elective. This July, 4th years will be going to various countries including Malawi, Peru, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and many more. The 4th year students undertake 4-5 week clinical attachments in urban and rural hospitals. Areas of need are identified by the hospital and SWOT funds are allocated to them directly, essentially cutting out the ‘middle man’. Last year, students were able to provide hospitals with equipment such as ECG machines, stethoscopes and oxygen cylinders, sanitation and hygiene products and pharmacy supplies.

I would appreciate any donation, big or small for SWOT.

Thank you so much,

Orlagh x