Addiction Recovery Service New Hope changed Ray’s life
Ray Kelly is in training for his 75km in one day

Addiction Recovery Service New Hope changed Ray’s life

A FORMER client of a Tallaght-based addiction service is running 75km in one day for the centre that supported him on his road to recovery.

Originally from Tallaght and now living in Kells with his family, Ray Kelly is running 75km in a day for the New Hope Residential Centre – an addiction recovery service for men.

Ray stayed at New Hope in Kiltalown back in 2012 and nearly ten years down the road is running to raise funds for the centre that “changed” his life.

“I was in New Hope in 2012, I had a lot of problems with drugs,” Ray told The Echo.

“However, New Hope changed my life.

“It’s a great place that does great work… I run my own business now and employ a few lads.”

He added: “New Hope helps a lot of people and it’s not only the men that go [into the centre] that benefit; it’s the families too…. and kids getting their parents back.

“New Hope does a lot of good for the whole community.”

Layton Kelly outside New Hope

Ray is embarking on a 75km run on Saturday, July 24 – and will take on a route that stretches from Kells, County Meath, to New Hope, Tallaght.

Seeing first-hand the impact New Hope has on individuals, families and the wider community, Ray is encouraging everybody to support the fundraising run.

“I’d be encouraging everyone definitely to help,” Ray said.

“New Hope could really do with every donation.”

New Hope was founded by Layton Kelly in 2007.

Growing up in Kiltalown, Layton now lives in Tymon North with his family and is a Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force Board member.

A Christian based organisation, New Hope caters for 25 men at any one time, 16 of whom stay at the centre while engaging in a 12-month programme.

New Hope also has three houses in Tallaght, step down facilities for men who have completed the year and are embarking on independent living – with after supports also available for former clients.

People can support the fundraising drive by running alongside Ray for 5km, 10km or 20km, starting from Kells or finishing in Dublin.

Donations can also be made through the event’s Go Fund Me page (Run 75k in a Day), which at the time of The Echo going to print had already raised more than €5,300.

A runner can also be sponsored, or a local business can come on board as a corporate sponsor.

For further details on the run or to learn about New Hope and its services, follow the centre on Facebook, visit NHRC or call 01-4512346.

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