Run and Walk for Life raises whopping €185,000 for cancer support service

East and West Waterford joined forces over the weekend of October 12 and 13, and collectively raised a whopping €185,000 for the Solas Cancer Support Centre. 

A record-breaking 3,900 participants took part with the main event taking place on Sunday, October 13, in Waterford city, while Dungarvan hosted the event on Saturday, October 12. 5,000 pupils also participated in the ‘Go Orange for Solas’ event on October 4 in schools across the South East.

On announcing the amount raised Barry Monaghan, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the charity spoke of his appreciation to all who took part. 

"We are very grateful to all the runners, walkers, fundraisers, and volunteers involved. The funds generated will be used to help fund our services, both in Waterford and in our west Waterford service, in 2025. Because of these funds raised we are proud to be able to meet our increased demand and offer a broad range of support to our clients."

Tracy McDaid, Manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre, explains how the event this year was such a huge success. 

"The Run and Walk for Life would not be possible without the 200 volunteers involved over the weekend and in planning for the event. 

"We would like to thank our media sponsor WLR FM and our event sponsor UPMC Whitfield Hospital. The event would not be possible without them both. We are also grateful for the support of Eirgen, Activate and Beat, whose support helped make the 2024 Run and Walk for Life such a success."

Solas offers free professional support services to those affected by cancer, their families, and carers in Waterford and surrounding areas.