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The Solas Cancer Support Centre’s Run and Walk for Life returns to the streets of Waterford City on Sunday 15th October.

This is the 15th year of the event and it offers a range of options to those taking part.

The 10k Run and Walk on Sunday 15th October starts at 11.00am on the Quay in Waterford City. A new 5K walk has been added to Waterford and to encourage families to take part in tandem with the 10K routes. The popular virtual option is also available and workplaces are being encouraged to once again #GoOrangeForSolas.

Registration is open online at www.solascentre.ie. The registration fee is €25 per adult and €15 per child. This fee includes a t-shirt and an event medal, kindly sponsored by Eirgen Pharma.

Tracy McDaid, Manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre, explains what this annual event means to the charity:

“The Run and Walk for Life is the most action-packed and exciting weekend of the year for Solas Cancer Support Centre. The atmosphere is always unbelievable and this year we’re celebrating the 15th year of the event. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on what the event means to the community in Waterford city and county. The Run and Walk for Life is our main fundraiser annually and funds are needed now more than ever. This year, we’ve seen a 30% increase in demand for our services. Some of those services include complementary therapy, counselling, life coaching acupuncture, wellness class, support group and information sessions.”

Over 7,000 one-to-one support sessions were delivered by Solas Cancer Support Centre in 2022. Last year, the Run and Walk for Life event raised €135,000. These funds went towards supporting the running costs of the service which cost €850,000 to operate in 2022.

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The Solas Cancer Support Centre’s Run and Walk for Life returns to the streets of Waterford City on Sunday 15th October.

This is the 15th year of the event and it offers a range of options to those taking part.

Registration is open online at www.solascentre.ie. The registration fee is €25 per adult and €15 per child. This fee includes a t-shirt and an event medal, kindly sponsored by Eirgen Pharma.

Tracy McDaid, Manager of the Solas Cancer Support Centre, explains what this annual event means to the charity:

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Solas Run & Walk for Life 2023