GOAL is calling on all runners and walkers within the local community to go the distance and register to complete a virtual GOAL Mile this Christmas in support of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
The appeal has come after GOAL announced that the traditional and much-loved GOAL Mile will be going virtual this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
For the past several years, large numbers of participants from local communities and parishes have run, jogged or walked a GOAL Mile, with funds raised going towards supporting GOAL’s work in 13 countries in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
The Irish humanitarian aid agency it is more vital than ever that people support the GOAL Mile this year.
Each registration will count as one mile. Once people have registered they have the option of passing a virtual baton to challenge friends on social media to do likewise!
“We are living in a totally different world to the one we were in last Christmas. COVID-19 has taken a grip and changed all of our lives, but sadly it is the most vulnerable communities around the world who are impacted most, with COVID-19 impacting on their livelihoods and access to food.
“I want to thank the people of Westmeath for all their support for the GOAL Mile over the years. Despite COVID-19 we are determined that this great tradition will continue and we can all do our GOAL Mile virtually. Families and small groups of people may be able to do it together once Government guidelines and social distancing is strictly observed. This year will be different - but the end result will be the same,” GOAL’s Director of Fundraising, Eamon Sharkey, said.
To register go to: https://www.goalglobal.org/goal-mile/ with a charge of €15 for an adult and €10 for a child. There is also an early bird option, €10 for adults and €5 for a child until Tuesday, November 24.
