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Sarah taking on marathon run to raise funds for Cullina ASD classes
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Sarah Houlihan, an SNA in Cullina National school, has decided that there is no mountain high enough to climb for the children under her care. Sarah has decided to run a full marathon for the children in the ASD classes in her school. She will be taking on the challenge on Friday the 9th of February, leaving Cullina school at 9am.
Last September, class teacher Lorraine Counihan, another classroom SNA Sarah Kelleher and Sarah were chatting after the children went home. They spoke about how the children in both the junior and senior classes deserved so many more opportunities outside of the school to promote their social and communication skills, as well as therapeutic activities. However, such trips and activities are expensive, and so the idea was floated to try and raise some much needed funds for the schools ASD classes by running a marathon.
Sarah and her colleagues know that they work in a very privileged position and that they work in classrooms with fantastic children who have wonderful talents and amazing personalities. They feel lucky to be part of their life for a few hours everyday but want to give them more.
With additional funds the school will be able to take the ASD classrooms on outings once or twice a month. The could be something as simple as a visit the library where they can experience standing in queues to exchange their books. Sarah and the other teacher also have plans for the children to experience therapeutic horse riding sessions and surf lessons. The more they can raise the more opportunities they can offer the children.
If you can, support Sarah Houlihan and the children of Cullina National school which will make a massive difference to their school life.
Click below to donate to the fundraiser:
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