Simon Community NI Fundraising Walk 9 January

antrim | miscellaneous | event notice Thursday January 06, 2005 00:02 by Jon Glackin - Street Seen streetseen04 at hotmail dot com 07743275533

These boots are made for walking!!!!

Simon Community Northern Ireland are asking the public to start 2005 on a healthy and active note by ‘stepping out’ at Crawfordsburn Country Park on Sunday 9th January 2005. The charity are holding their annual New Year Walk and hope to raise a substantial amount to help continue their work with local homeless people.

Simon Community Northern Ireland are asking the public to start 2005 on a healthy and active note by ‘stepping out’ at Crawfordsburn Country Park on Sunday 9th January 2005. The charity are holding their annual New Year Walk and hope to raise a substantial amount to help continue their work with local homeless people.

Simon Community Director of Fundraising Paul Collins told Street Seen “2005 is the second year of our January walk, with a choice of either a six or ten mile course. This is a great way to work off those extra Christmas pounds whilst helping those who need it most.”

Commencing at 12 noon and 2pm, the walks, which have been supported by local supermarket chain SuperValu, will offer participants an opportunity to put the hustle of the festive season behind them while enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.

SuperValu Brand Manager Nicky Kelly commented,
“SuperValu as a company with very strong roots in Northern Ireland, are happy to help Simon Community with this event. Homelessness is an issue we should all be aware of and the opportunity to support the excellent work of Simon Community is one that we are glad to undertake.”

Simon Community Corporate Fundraising Committee Chairman Tommy Rodgers F.I.F.P. / MD TR Group added, “ I am delighted to be taking part in the New Year as it is a fun family event that also helps the work of Simon Community”

Members of the public who are interested in taking part in the New Year Walk, or who wish to know more about the work of the Simon Community can contact Simon Community Fundraising Manager Tracy McAfee on 028 9023 2882, appeals@simoncommunity.org or http://www.simoncommunity.com/