Birr hosts 20th annual GOAL Mile on this Christmas Day

BIRR will hold its 20th annual GOAL Mile on this Christmas Day and organisers are calling on people to lace up for their local GOAL Mile in support of vulnerable communities around the world

To the people of Offaly... your generosity has shone through many times before and this Christmas, GOAL is calling on you to step up once again for the GOAL Mile. Over the past four decades, GOAL Mile has grown to become one of Ireland’s most beloved Christmas traditions, with thousands of people now taking part each year to help GOAL raise vital funds for its life-saving humanitarian aid work with communities facing crisis in Gaza, South Sudan and beyond.

There are over 200 GOAL Miles taking place across Ireland this December and into the New Year, including three in Co. Offaly, so no matter your locality, you’re sure to find a one taking place near you.

Speaking about being a GOAL Mile organiser and the impact that can be made, GOAL Mile Champion and GOAL Mile Birr organiser, Emma Nee Haslam, said: “Being a GOAL Mile organiser is a privilege, as every year we get to see the amazing people of Offaly step up for the GOAL Mile and help GOAL raise vital funds to support the communities where they work. In the last 10 years Birr alone has contributed over €30,000 and this being the 20^th annual GOAL Mile in Birr we’re asking people to dig that bit deeper to support the most vulnerable across the world.

“We are asking for even more people to lace up their runners this year and come and join us at one of the Offaly GOAL Miles. It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together with family, friends, and your community to enjoy some festive fresh air while helping to make a real difference for those who need it most!”

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Nafisa Brennan, Senior Fundraising Manager at GOAL added: “Last year, the GOAL Mile raised an incredible €750,000 in support of GOAL’s life-saving humanitarian aid work across Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. This year, your involvement can help us make an even bigger impact. At GOAL, we’re calling on you to find your local GOAL Mile and join us for what is always such a fun and memorable event. It’s the people that make GOAL Mile and we thank our incredible organisers in every corner of Ireland for their passion and dedication in making all of this possible.”

GOAL Mile Locations in Offaly:

This year, there will be three GOAL Miles taking place across Co. Offaly:

- Kinnitty GOAL Mile - Christmas Day at 10am

- Birr GOAL Mile - Christmas Day at 1pm

- Clogherinkoe GOAL Mile - St Stephen's Day at 12pm

For more information on where to find your local GOAL Mile please visit www.GoalMile.org

The GOAL Mile is proudly sponsored by AIB.

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