Cork sporting stars Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and John Gardiner kitted up with the Cork Rose, Bríd Ryan and Leo the Lion at Fort Camden to launch the Fort 2 Fort Cycling event. The event, on March 24th, will raise funds for the Lions Clubs of Cork, the Mercy University Hospital Foundation and the Rescue Camden initiative.
The exciting Fort 2 Fort Challenge has improved this year, offering an option of cycling 60km or a 112km loop of a spectacular route around Cork Harbour, the second largest natural navigable harbour in the world!
Cork Harbour is well known for its Importance to industry and Commerce and it’s fabulous forts are a testament to the Harbour’s former strategic glory. Cork Harbour deserves a lot more credit for its natural beauty and it is time to take advantage of the Harbours often overlooked recreational importance.
“The industrial performance of the harbour is healthy and it’s a chance to show that the inhabitants of the harbour are healthy too” Roared Leo the Lion.
The Fort 2 Fort Challenge is bringing cyclists on a spectacular route from Fort Carlisle to Fort Camden and back, starting at 10am on Sunday 24th March 2013 at Trabolgan Holiday Village.
Last years event was a huge succecss, when over 400 cyclists gave over €21,000 to charity, this year promises to be even better. “Every cyclist makes a huge difference and has something to be proud of. We have listened to the feed back from last year to make the experience even better” said Leo with a smile.
The Fort to Fort Cycle committee are very grateful to its sponsors for their generosity: Ulster Bank, Victoria Cycles, Fachtna O’Driscoll Solicitors, Butlers Transport and Arachas without whom, the event simply could never happen in the first place.
To partake in this great day out sign up online at www.mercyfoundation.ie registration costs €45, with a further discount of €39 before 1st Feb, and thanks to the very generous support of Ulster Bank and Victoria Cross Cycles ALL of the funds raised will benefit both Lions Clubs of Cork projects, the Mercy Foundation and the Rescue Camden initiative.
Michael Sheridan, CEO at the Mercy Hospital Foundation said “Fort 2 Fort is an exciting way to raise funds for two of Cork’s favourite charities. By participating in this truly challenging event, cyclists will help the Mercy Hospital Foundation make a real difference to the lives of patients using the Mercy Hospital. Funds raised will help us to buy equipment and to support projects at The Mercy Hospital which can lead to an earlier and more effective diagnosis of cancers like testicular cancer as well as cancers of the kidney and bladder. This could result in many more people being successfully treated for cancer and going on to enjoy a full and healthy life.
Regional Director, South, of Ulster Bank, Tom Leahy said “As main sponsor we are delighted to support the worthy causes of MUH Foundation and Cork Lions Clubs Charities. This is an ideal link for our Community support programme and sees our staff as active participants.”
Brian Thoma of the Carrigaline Lions Club furthered “This event is a joint venture between 5 local Cork Lions Clubs and reflects our involvement in activity based fund raising within the community. We are happy to support this worthy cause and to highlight the beauty of Cork Harbour and great restoration project at Fort Camden.”
Eileen Murphy of the rescue Lions Project concluded that she had no doubt that this year will surpass last year, which was an incredibly successful inaugural event.
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Mercy Foundation website
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