This article is from page 25 of the 2011-04-12 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 25 JPG
IT’S HOPED that up to 1,000 women will turn out pretty in pink next month for the second Clare walk to raise awareness of and cash for breast cancer support services.
The second annual Killaloe Pink Ribbon Walk will take place through the picturesque town of Killaloe and around the stunning shores of Lough Derg on May 28.
The 10k walks starts out at the Lakeside Hotel and winds around the lake finishing at the hotel again.
Last year, 550 people turned up to join in the inaugural event in Killaloe, and the town showed its support by businesses decorating their windows in Pink, households hanging out pink flags and even bras and every walker dressing in pink. A toatl of € 80,000 was raised for Action Breast Cancer. A spokeswoman for the organisers said that there is “an enormous sense of solidarity among women and men on the issue. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. The walk is an opportunity to show support for loved ones who are affected by breast cancer.”
To register to take part log on to www.pinkribbonwalk.ie. The site also includes tips on training, keeping fit, fundraising ideas and details of upcoming events.