Centenary Spinathon Challenge

On Wednesday, June 18th, eight PJ Hegarty sites across Ireland took part in our Centenary Spinathon Challenge.

The three-hour event saw four sites from both the Eastern and Southern regions go head to head, in support of two incredible causes.

The Southern Region spun for the Cork University Hospital Neonatal Unit, while the Eastern Region cycled for ASIAM, Ireland’s autism charity.

To keep the energy high, a live leader board tracked the progress of each site in real time, sparking some healthy rivalry as teams raced to rack up the kilometres. For every kilometre cycled, PJ Hegarty donated €10 to each region’s chosen charity. This along with the bragging rights gave the teams an extra push.

A huge well done to everyone who took part and supported this fantastic initiative!

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Genevie Rose and Barry Casey presented the funds raised from the Southern Region Spinathon to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team at Cork University Hospital.

They were joined by members of the Neonatal Unit, including Midwife Miriam Casey, NICU Manager Grainne McNabola, and Consultant Dr. Mmoloki Kenosi, to officially hand over the donation.

Ronald McDonald House Charity Plane Pull

On Friday, June 13th,  PJ Hegarty proudly sponsored and participated in the Plane Pull Challenge for Ronald McDonald House Charity, in the Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. Nineteen other teams joined us in pulling an Irish Air Corps plane, all in support of an incredible cause!

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland, a local charity close to our hearts, provides vital support to families with seriously ill children when they need it most.

It was a brilliant day for a great cause, and our team thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, particularly the team-building aspect and the opportunity to come together.

The Domino’s Amazing Race for Barretstown

As the Barretstown motto goes, our team had #SeriousFun taking part in The Domino’s Amazing Race! Getting involved in climbing activities, canoeing, archery and more, our team enjoyed competing against other companies in this action-packed event.

Barretstown is an amazing charity who offer free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness who are supported behind the scenes by 24 hour on site medical and nursing care. For more information on Barretstown or to make a donation, check out their website: https://barretstown.org/

Peter McVerry Trust Cycle 2023

The PJ Hegarty Cycling Club was proud to participate in the annual Peter McVerry Trust Cycle last weekend. Despite unforgiving and challenging weather conditions on the day, the team completed the cycle of the Leopardstown Loop through the Wicklow Way.

We are proud to be sponsors for one of the most important fundraising event for this charity. Funds raised will help Peter McVerry Trust continue to deliver crucial support and services to those impacted by homelessness who need help the most in communities across Ireland.

To learn more about the Peter McVerry Trust or make a donation click here: https://pmvtrust.ie/

 

Grant Thornton 5k Cork City

Well done to everyone who took part in the #GT5k race series last night in sunny Cork city and well done to our team who came 3rd in the team event, a great result!

A massive thank you to Grant Thornton Ireland for putting together this brilliant event and raising much-needed funds for Children in Hospital Ireland. Children in Hospital Ireland works to promote a positive hospital experience for all children by mobilising over 500 volunteers to facilitate play and respite, daily in 14 children’s hospitals around the county.

Congrats to Declan O’Donoghue who came in 20th overall on the night with a fantastic 19:15 race time.