FUNDRAISING: Challenges and Events

For further details on any of our fundraising events, visit our website www.cfireland.ie, contact the CFI Fundraising Team on (01) 496 2433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie.

September 1st to 7th: Paris2Nice

Registration is now closed for the Paris2Nice Cycle 2023. Good luck to all our participants in the event and we look forward to getting some really nice photos from the cycle.

You can now register your interest in participating in the Paris2Nice Cycle in 2024 on our website –www.cfireland.ie

For further details, call us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie.

September 10th: Head2Head Walk

On Sunday, 10th September, our 11th Annual Head2Head Walk takes place from Howth Head to Bray Head. This fabulous walk along the sea front from Howth Head to Bray Head goes from strength to strength, thanks to the wonderful organisation of the event by the Head2Head Walk Committee led by Mary McCarroll, Jem & Lorraine Downes and Glen McDonnell.

You can avail of our Early Bird discount by REGISTERING NOW at www.cfireland.ie before June 30th. So don’t delay, register now to avail of the early bird discount to secure your spot! We are really looking forward to meeting everyone in Howth on Sunday, 10th September!

For further details, call us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie

September 14th to 17th: Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF

Our annual Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF takes place from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th of September. This is a life changing experience where you get to take on an adventure you will never forget, meet new friends that will stay with you forever, improve your health and fitness and all the time raising monies for a great cause.

Registration is now closed for Malin2Mizen 2023. Good luck to all our participants in the event and we look forward to supporting you over the course of the four days! Please come out and support our cyclists if you can and we will publish the route the evening before each day’s cycle as we journey from Donegal down to Cork. For any queries, please email fundraising@cfireland.ie or phone us at (01) 4962433.

September 19th to 26th: CFI International Walk

Our International Walk takes place in Malta & Gozo. Malta and its sister island Gozo are part of an archipelago in the Mediterranean and boast a year-round sunny climate. Journey across 7,000 years of history, culture and natural beauty. Walk through magical landscapes, country, and coastal walks perfect for walkers of all ages and levels.

Walkers will get to enjoy diverse culinary experiences, from the traditional plate of eclectic Mediterranean food to varied International menus in local and first-class restaurants and wine bars. And also experience the warm and friendly Maltese culture in a safe and tranquil environment that few other destinations can rival.

We have a very limited number of places left for the walk, so if you are interested in joining, please contact our fundraising team at fundraising@cfireland.ie or phone 01 496 2433 as soon as possible.

October 29th: Irish Life Dublin Marathon

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon returns on Sunday, 29th October.

If you have secured a place in the Marathon would like to be part of the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Team taking part, register your interest NOW on our website at www.cfireland.ie.

We will contact you and provide you with your Cystic Fibrosis Ireland shirt for the day and fundraising pack!

For further details, please contact us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie.

November 5th: TCS New York City Marathon

Another hugely popular event, the New York City Marathon, is one of the world’s greatest participatory events. For anyone who takes part it is always an unforgettable experience. The Marathon on November 5th runs through all 5 city boroughs (Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan).

We can provide you with a guaranteed place if you book your trip with Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. Places are limited so register your interest to take place now on our website at www.cfireland.ie and we will contact you to confirm next steps as soon as details for this year’s event are confirmed.

If you would like any further information please call us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie

All Year Round: International Treks

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland facilitate treks to Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu and Everest Base camp each year and there are a number of treks running in 2023. Taking part in of one of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's International Challenges could be the adventure of a lifetime that you have being looking for and the perfect fundraising opportunity for adventurous spirits!

To find out more, please register your interest now at www.cfireland.ie.

December 8th: Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF

On Friday 8th December, we are encouraging as many workplaces as possible nationwide to support Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF in their places of work or virtually again this year!

Interested in getting involved? All you need to do is…

1. Ask your work colleagues to support Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF on Friday 8th December. Encourage everyone to wear their Christmas Jumper to work in return for a €5 donation to support people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland!

2. Register your interest to participate at cfireland.ie and we will contact you and organise to send you a Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF pack - balloons, bah humbug badges, posters, sponsorship cards and collection buckets as required.

3. Bah Humbug donation! If colleague does not wear a Christmas Jumper, ask them to make a donation of €10 in return for a ‘Bah Humbug’ badge! It’s all for a great cause!

4. Ask your company if they are willing to match fund the monies raised!

5. On the day, make sure to get everyone together in your place of work or on zoom and take loads of photos!

Post them to our Facebook page (facebook.com/CysticFibrosisIreland), share them using the hashtag on Twitter or Instagram #ChristmasJumperDay4CF and tag us (@cf_ireland), or simply email them to us at fundraising@cfireland.ie so that we can share your fun with everyone else. After the event you can;

• Lodge the monies raised: IBAN: IE59 AIBK 9310 7108 5785 93 BIC: AIBKIE2D

• Post a cheque to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, 24 Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin

• Donate online at www.cfireland.ie

(Please remember to include your companies name as a reference so we know who it’s from)

Don’t forget to register your interest to take part in Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF at cfireland.ie and we will help you organise everything for your Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF 2023 – Ho Ho Ho!