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HELP set the wheels in motion to raise funds for the Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus this weekend.

The Glenflesk ag Rith jogging group is staging its first Run for the Bus event, a 5k family fun run, at Glenflesk GAA pitch tomorrow, Sunday, January 29. The suggested donation is €10 per adult and €5 per child, or €20 per family (two adults and two children).

The run takes placed for 12 noon until 2.30pm and spot prizes, music and refreshments will be available. “Everyone is welcome and we would greatly appreciate your support,” said organiser Niamh O’Connor of Glenflesk ag Rith.
“Following this the Glenflesk ag Rith members will aim complete a 10k run, a half marathon and all going well the final event is the Dublin marathon next October. The Kerry/Cork Health Link bus takes cancer patients to and from Cork five days a week to receive treatment and follow-up appointments. “Funding comes entirely from sponsorship and fundraising events. No Government or HSE funding is received,” said Niamh.

Big-hearted Glenflesk teenager Leah Lynch, who is herself battling a rare form of cancer, is among those supporting the event.

Leah’s mother, Breda Lynch, is one of the founding members of the Glenflesk ag Rith jogging group. The Kerry Cork Health Link bus passes their house five days a week and the importance of this service struck a chord with Breda and Leah.
 

 
Organisers of the Run for the Bus fundraisers gather at The Shire last Friday to unveil details of their first fundraiser, a 5k family fun run, which takes place at Glenflesk GAA pitch on Sunday. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD