Calcutta Run 2010 - 12 years "running" and still going strong!

On walking through the gates of Blackhall Place last Saturday the 15 th May, you could hear the Guinness Jazz Band playing my ‘My own Lovely Lee’, you could see David Norris dancing in the garden, you could smell the BBQ charcoals being fired up, but what was mostly evident was you could feel the buzz and the excitement that rippled through the atmosphere prior to the Calcutta Run 2010. Approximately 900 people getting ready for the 10km route, as the sun shone down, lending its support to what would be the 12 th year of the Calcutta Run.

There was a great mix of solicitors, trainees, Law Society staff, families, friends (and even a chicken), who set off from the Society’s headquarters on the 10km run/walk through the Phoenix Park before heading to Blackhall Place to be met by a cheering crowd of supporters. The after-party was just as successful with over 800 burgers being eaten and 1140 pints being drank!!

The organising Committee was conscious that this year, more than ever, would be a challenging year to raise sponsorship, and they relied heavily on the hard work of all those who had signed up to do the Run and had committed to raising funds. Once again expectations were exceeded with a total of €140k being raised for GOAL and the Peter McVerry Trust. The organising Committee for the Run ensure that every cent raised goes to these two charities. This is made possible by the generous support of Irishjobs.ie – proud main sponsor of the event, and Bank of Ireland who came on board this year, and the valuable support of DX, File stores, Greyhound Recycling and 1escape Health and Fitness Club.

Thank you to everyone who participated in any way; runners, walkers, helpers, people who sponsored their colleagues, family and friends, and people who made donations to the Charity. Keep your diary free for next year’s event!!!

Many thanks

The Calcutta Run Committee

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