Santa dash for Simon set for AIT
Midlands Simon Community, in partnership with Athlone Institute of Technology and local Para-Olympic double gold medallist Mark Rohan, are delighted to announce that the second annual All Ireland Santa Dash Athlone is taking place on December 19 at 7pm at AIT. This one-mile event is an excellent way for people across the Midlands to show solidarity with some of the most vulnerable in our society this Christmas! Entry for the event is just €15 and people are also being asked to register early to ensure your free Santa suit will be ready! Santa suits will be provided for participants of the race, first come first served! To register simply contact 087 9925083 or c.lally@midlandssimon.com. The event is fun and festive and it is open to anyone who can run, walk, jog or crawl the one mile course! Athlone Institute of Technology is also making its excellent facilities available on December 19 and refreshments will be available for anyone who needs it afterwards. Speaking at the launch of the event, Mark Rohan said: "I am delighted to be here to lend my support to this terrific festive initiative in aid of Midlands Simon, I would encourage anyone interested in participating to turn up on the 19th to support a great local cause." Midlands Simon Community helps people to move out of homelessness by providing a range of supports which enable people to move out of homelessness. Midlands Simon also helps people to overcome the many other issues faced by those who are homeless such as health and welfare needs, poverty, loneliness and isolation. Speaking about the event Gordon Brett, Sports and Recreation Manager, AIT said: "Athlone Institute of Technology was honoured to be able to support Midlands Simon Community during National Homelessness Week. AIT is frequently an agent of change in the Midlands, enabling people to fulfil their full potential and improve the quality of their lives. We are delighted to make our facilities available for a truly worthwhile cause." For more information, or to register or for sponsorship cards please contact Cormac P Lally, Development Officer, Midlands Simon on 087 9925083 or c.lally@midlandssimon.com