Running club celebrates 10th anniversary with series of events

THIS year marks the tenth anniversary of Cherry Orchard Running Club, who are celebrating the anniversary with a series of events, including a 5/10K run in Cherry Orchard Park, on Saturday, June 10, the run kicks off at 10.30am.

Kenneth O’Driscoll, community coach for the Cherry Orchard area, started the club in 2013 to help support mental health issues in the area.

The club started with just three members but over the years it has made a real positive impact for adults and young people, and now counts over 300 members.

Last year, for the first time, the club had over 60 members take part in the Dublin City Marathon and there was also a cohort of club volunteers on the day, supporting all of the competitors along the route.

To celebrate their 10th birthday, the club have planned various events this year, the first event is on Saturday and over 250 people have signed up.

“We are thrilled to be working with so many of our local shops and companies that have proudly supported us throughout the year, Centra Claddagh Green, Koffee & Kale, Kefron, Wake & Bake, Prestige Print, SEQ, Sunnyside up, along with so many other companies and individuals.

“We are delighted Tesco Ballyfermot have picked Cherry Orchard Running Club  for their #CommunityFund,” said the club.

“We are so grateful to Familibase for supporting us more than you know, along with Dublin City Council, Ballyfermot Garda, St John’s Ambulance, Waterways Ireland Park West Management Company and Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership.”

The club have sections for adults, teens, children’s groups, and recently launched COWS (Cherry Orchard Walking Society), aimed to offer a stepping stone to their ‘Couch to 5k’ groups, or if people are injured or taking a break from running.

The club send their best wishes to all CORC member’s, participants, volunteers and fantastic coaches.

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