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Clare People Urged To Get Moving For Down Syndrome Ireland Purple Run

Clare people are being encouraged to get moving this October as part of the Purple Run for Down Syndrome Ireland.

The month-long challenge is asking participants to walk, jog or run 42 kilometres at their own pace, while raising funds for vital services including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and activities.

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Among the ambassadors is Newmarket-on-Fergus athlete and Special Olympics gold medallist Lucy O’Brien, who knows all about the joy of getting active.

Chairperson of DSI Clare, Donal Monaghan, says the fundraising helps support people and families locally.

You can listen to the full interview here:

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