The organisers of The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk recently launched details of this year’s event and have announced that online registration is now officially open on event website http://www.kerrywaycancerwalk.ie.

All information regarding The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk can be accessed on this user friendly site, which also allows for easy event registration and keeps event costs to a minimum. There is plenty of information and guidance regarding the walk routes, fundraising, accommodation, training, etc.

The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk is a 70km three day fundraising event that has gone from strength to strength raising nearly €300,000 for cancer research in the past four years. The 2009 event was a tremendous success with over 260 walkers, from counties around Ireland as well as from France, Hong Kong, Switzerland and the UK, braving inclement weather last year to make a positive impact on cancer – and raise an astounding €91,000. The event goal this year is to raise €100,000 for cancer research programmes at Cork Cancer Research Centre.

The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk will take place from Friday, 23rd July to Sunday, 25th July 2010 and participants can walk one, two or all three days. The three days of guided walks will start and finish each day in Kenmare and will incorporate impressive mountain views, dramatic peaks and glens, wild moorlands, wooded paths and lakes along the Kerry Way and Beara Way trails.

• Friday July 23rd Tahilla to Kenmare 22km
• Saturday July 24th Moll’s Gap (via Black Valley) to Kenmare 26km
• Sunday July 25th Glengarriff to Kenmare 22km

Past supporters of the event include Sean Kelly, Daithi O Se, John McHenry, and adventurer Pat Falvey. Pat Falvey commented about the event: “Cancer affects so many people, through their own journey or through someone they know. Taking on cancer is a daunting challenge which requires focus and determination, elements which are also needed for facing other challenges in life such as climbing Mount Everest. However the greatest challenges cannot be achieved alone – it is the team supporting you that will help you get through. Just like our team for Mount Everest, the Cork Cancer Research Centre provides focus and determination to the challenge of bringing new treatments to cancer patients. I’m delighted to be involved in this event and to lend my name and support as part of the fundraising efforts for cancer research, and to help combat cancer.”

Uniquely 100% of all sponsorship collected by walkers goes directly towards cancer research. All walkers cover their own costs; event organisation and marketing costs are kept to a minimum and are covered by sourcing gifts in kind from companies as well as through other fundraising activities leading up to the event. Without the assistance of the walkers, organising committee members and supporting companies, this event wouldn’t take place and it would not be possible to raise vital funds for cancer research and impact the lives of those affected by cancer.

So why not plan a nice activity break as well as raise money for a worthy cause. Cork Cancer Research Centre needs your support. Walk with purpose and you’ll be aiding research into cancer’s prevention and treatment. To register your interest for this year’s event and secure your place, please complete the online registration form today. Participants enter on a first come first served basis and entries will close on Friday, 2nd July 2010 or once the event participation limit is reached for health and safety reasons. Alternatively contact the Development Office at Cork Cancer Research Centre on 021 490 1437.

If you would like to make a difference in the fight against cancer and contribute to the researchers vital work, donations are gratefully received and can be lodged into The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk account – AIB Bank, Sort Code: 93-01-21, Account No: 01302795.

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