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Recovery Haven launches ‘5k for May’ fundraiser

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5K THIS MAY: Siobhan MacSweeney, Manager of Recovery Haven, is calling on the public take on the ‘5k for May’ challenge to help raise funds.

By Michelle Crean

The weather is getting better and many of us are thinking about getting fitter - so what better challenge than a 5k this May! Cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry, which has seen a dramatic fall in funding due to the pandemic curtailing fundraising events, this week launched their #5KMay fundraising event and are calling on the public to support them.

They have joined forces with Just Giving and they're hoping to get as many of their supporters as possible to sign up for a 5k challenge during the month of May, by running, walking, rolling, swimming or cycling.

The challenge can be done in one go or over the course of a few days during next month, and those taking part are then asked to donate just €5 and nominate five of their friends or family members to do the same.

"As well as individual participants, businesses, schools, sports clubs and running and walking groups are also welcome to take part as a team - and you have plenty of time to get training, as you don’t have to do anything until May!" Siobhan MacSweeney, Manager of Recovery Haven said.

"Like all charities, COVID-19 has placed enormous pressure on Recovery Haven Kerry’s fundraising income, so the charity is asking as many people as possible to consider being part of this new venture for 2021 and help them to continue supporting cancer patients and their families across Kerry."

Anyone interested in taking part can find full details on how to sign up and donate via www.runforheroes.org.uk by searching Recovery Haven, or on all Recovery Haven’s social media channels.

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Chamber’s emphasis on cyber security

  Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to taketo ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted […]

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Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to take
to ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted a very informative breakfast
briefing in the International Hotel at which they keynote speakers were cyber security
experts Mike Dennehy and Ger McAuliffe from progressive local company Tricel.
The opening question at the event was how will a business operate tomorrow if it
loses access to its data today?
Mike and Ger recommended that all employers to include IT training as part of the
induction programme for new entrants, organise monthly awareness training for all
employees and to conduct monthly spot-checks to ensure everything is going
according to plan.
It was essential, they pointed out not to give the same level of access to all
employees to reduce risk and to devise a disaster recovery plan in case it is needed.
Companies have also been advised not to allow the public to use their private wi-fi
network and, instead, to set up a public or guest network.
Chamber thanked the experts from Tricel for their engaging talk which certainly put
the spotlight very firmly on the need to enhance cyber security measures.

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Win tickets for Killarney for Palestine sold-out INEC show

Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC […]

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Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC on December 19.

The event, which features Amble, Beoga and Clare Sands, has already reached full capacity, but the group is offering two tickets along with a €250 Gleneagle Hotel Group voucher, which can also be used at the Brehon.
To enter, supporters are asked to make a minimum €5 donation to the group’s Chuffed campaign, which is raising funds for urgent medical support for a displaced family in Gaza.

The link to the campaign is:

http://chuffed.org/project/154575-urgent-medical-relief-for-mohammad-basyouni-his-kids

After donating, entrants must email proof of donation to:
killarneyforpalestine@yahoo.com
The competition runs on the group’s Instagram page @killarneyforpalestine, where full instructions are listed. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on November 29.
Killarney for Palestine says all proceeds from the INEC event will support Aclaí Palestine, a community gym based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

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