Curragh YFC raises £3,545 for Charis Cancer Care at Belfast City Marathon

On Sunday, 4th May, 20 members of the club formed five relay teams to complete the 26.2-mile course through Belfast, with each runner covering one of the five legs ranging from 4 to 7.5 miles.

The route began at Stormont Estate and finished in Ormeau Park, drawing thousands of participants from across the country.

In the lead-up to the event, club members showed immense dedication, training consistently and supporting one another throughout the process. The challenge brought the group even closer together, united by a shared goal: to support a charity that is close to the hearts of many within the local community.

Charis Cancer Care provides invaluable emotional, physical and practical support to individuals living with cancer and their families, all free of charge.

Following the marathon, Curragh YFC was delighted to welcome Arlene from Charis to a club meeting, where she was presented with the cheque and spoke to members about the vital work the charity does across the region.

“It was a real privilege to hear directly from Arlene about the impact Charis has on people’s lives,” said club leader, Mark Fullerton.

“Raising money for such a worthy cause gave us all extra motivation, and we’re incredibly proud of what we achieved together.”

Curragh YFC would like to thank everyone who donated and supported the fundraising efforts, helping the club make a meaningful contribution to an organisation doing life-changing work.