Kildare charity invites people to 'move 100km in May' and raise vital funds

Local charity, Kare has launched a fundraising challenge, Km for Kare, which will run throughout May.

Kare provides services and supports to people with intellectual disabilities across Kildare, east Offaly and west Wicklow.

Km for Kare asks people to move 100km during the month of May, by walking, running, rolling or whatever means of exercise suits their abilities.

It aims to empower individuals of all abilities to embrace personal fitness challenges while supporting Kare's mission of promoting inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.

Registration for Km for Kare is free and all participants will have a personal fundraising page automatically created for them to track their progress and donations.

The challenge is also open to teams, groups and corporate partners, with prizes of smart watches for the most kilometres covered and most funds raised by an individual.

All money raised will directly support Kare's efforts to provide essential services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them to lead fulfilling lives of choice.

Deirdre Murphy, Kare CEO, said: "We are delighted to be running our Kilometres for Kare campaign again this year and look forward to it being even bigger and better.

“As the evenings get brighter and longer, it's the perfect opportunity to take on a new challenge while also raising awareness and funds for Kare and supporting our mission."

For more information and to sign up for the challenge, visit www.kare.ie/KmForKare or contact Corrinne Concannon, Kare Fundraising Manager, at fundraising@kare.ie.

About Kare

Kare is an innovative and progressive organisation that provides services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Founded in 1967 by a group of parents and friends of children with intellectual disabilities, its aim was to ensure that children with disabilities could live at home with their family and be educated locally.

Over the years the organisation has expanded the range of services and supports on offer to meet increased demand and changing needs.

Today, Kare provides a range of services including day, residential, outreach, employment support and respite.

Kare is the lead agency for the South Kildare and West Wicklow Children's Network Disability Team (CDNT) and patron to two special schools in the Newbridge area.

Kare’s catchment area is Mid-South Kildare, East Offaly, West Wicklow and North-East Carlow.

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