Johnny's marathon challenge 2024

Johnny’s marathon challenge 2024

27 February 2024

Our Chairman Johnny Hegarty , will be running 5 marathons for us this year.

Firstly, the Belfast marathon which will take place in May followed by the Extreme North Quadrathlon – 4 marathons in 4 days, in August. Before all that he will be running from our office here in Derry to our office in Strabane.

He is raising much needed funds, that will help us to continue supporting members of our community with drug & alcohol issues.

All donations, shares etc are greatly appreciated.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/715620813713056/

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