It’s akin to a Camino walk, the only difference is that this is in the region, which involves traversing three counties in the northeast.
In their thousands people will be attending the annual Moylagh JFK 50 Mile Challenge this morning. The 14th annual fundraising event will begin at the Moylagh Community Centre at 6am.
The walk takes in three counties over 50 miles in an effort to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Along with The Irish Cancer Society, LARCC and Palliative Care will also be benefiting from today’s event.
The event is the brainchild of the Moylagh GAA club in Co Meath and the walk got under way from Oldcastle at 6am making its way through Meath, Cavan and Westmeath.
Take up the challenge of completing 50 miles under 20 hours or less. You do not have to walk the entire distance, part of this challenge is also encouraged and you still can support these great causes.
The Moylagh JFK 50 Mile Challenge which began in 2012, has become an inspiring annual event raising vital funds for cancer charities.
To date, it has raised just shy of €1.4 million. This year, the goal is to raise €136,000 to reach a milestone total of €1.5 million since its inception 14 years ago.
Chairperson of the challenge, Johnny Guirke has extended his heartfelt thanks to everyone who has signed up and to the local community for their continued and unwavering support.
He said that he warmly invites anyone who would like to take part; “whether it’s walking one mile or all 50 I would like to see you join in on the day. “Every step makes a difference in the fight against cancer.” More details can be found by visiting www.50milechallenge.com.
