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.

December 9th: Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF

On Friday, 9th December, we are encouraging as many workplaces and schools 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 or fellow teachers and pupils to support Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF on Friday, 9th

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 you company / school 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 / schools name as a reference so we know who it’s from) Don’t forget register your interest to take part in Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF at www.cfireland.ie and we will help you organise everything for your Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF 2022 – Ho Ho Ho! If you can’t get involved this year and would still like to donate you can Text to Donate! Text ‘FIGHT CF’ to 50300 to donate €4.

[Text cost €4. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.60. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 014819311]

December: Christmas Cards

Stay in touch this Christmas with a Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Christmas Card! Our Guaranteed Irish Christmas Cards are available online at www.cfireland.ie for just €6.99 per pack of 8 cards! We have 15 different festive designs to choose from as well as 3 variety packs with 4 different designs x 2 cards. This is a lovely way to stay in touch with your friends and family this Christmas. Best of all, the proceeds raised allow us to continue to provide much needed support and services to people with Cystic Fibrosis all across Ireland.

April 14th: 65 Roses Day

65 Roses

65 Roses Day is our National Fundraising Day for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. This is our largest fundraising event of the year and targeted to raise €350,000 to help fund essential services needed now more than ever by people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland. Please support Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on 65 Roses Day, Friday 14th April by taking part in a 65 Roses Challenge or donating online at 65roses.ie

65 Roses Challenge

Why not set up a 65 Roses Challenge to help people with Cystic Fibrosis for 65 Roses Day? A 65 Roses Challenge can be any challenge with a 65 theme. It could be a 6.5k walk or run, 65,000 steps or a 65km cycle etc. All you have to do is click onto our 65 Roses Day website www.65roses.ie and this will guide you through how to set up your Just Giving Page to start your challenge. You can start your challenge as soon as you are ready to help you stay fit in the New Year and complete it alone or with friends. Enjoy your challenge and don’t forget to share it on your Social Media to get maximum support #65Roses2023! For your fundraising pack so that you can complete your challenge in your purple Cystic Fibrosis Ireland shirt, don’t forget to email Sarah at svalliere@cfireland.ie.

Online Donations

If you are not in a position to set up a 65 Roses Challenge for 65 Roses Day, you can also support our largest fundraising campaign of the year by donating online at 65roses.ie. At this time when fundraising has been severely impacted by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, any support you can give is greatly appreciated.

Volunteering

Your support can help make a huge difference! Cystic Fibrosis is looking for volunteers across Ireland to help us with collections at your local shopping centres and Dunnes Stores outlets on 65 Roses Day – Friday, 14th April! We are looking for volunteers to help either in the morning slot from 10am to 2pm or the afternoon slot from 2pm to 7pm. If you would like to volunteer, please email svalliere@cfireland.ie or phone 01 4962433. You can also register your interest to volunteer on our website www.cfireland.ie.

April 23rd: Duleek 10k

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and all of the team at the Duleek 10k are delighted to announce the 11th Annual Duleek 10k will take place on Sunday 23rd April. Register now at www.cfireland.ie.

This Duleek 10k is aimed at people of all fitness levels and you can walk or run your 10k. The event was set up to remember and celebrate the lives of cousins Cathy O'Brien and Kelley Noone and all friends and families touched by Cystic Fibrosis. For further details please visit our website or email Sarah at svalliere@cfireland.ie or Ann Noone at duleekcf10@gmail.com.

The London Marathon is one of the most iconic and globally renowned marathons in the world and takes place next year on Sunday 23rd of April. Places are only available via a lottery to the general public. However we can provide you with a guaranteed place if you book your trip with Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

As places are limited, register your interest to take place now on our website at www.cfireland.ie and we will contact you to confirm next steps. If you would like any further information please email fundraising@cfireland or call (01) 496 2433

June 4th: VHI Women’s Mini Marathon / One in 1000

We are delighted to announce that the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon returns on Sunday, 4th June. Why not become One in 1000 taking part in this very special event for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland? This is the largest outdoor women’s event in Europe and every year, 1,000 women take part in their purple Cystic Fibrosis Ireland shirts representing Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

Join us on the June bank holiday weekend in our base at the D2 Harcourt hotel where you can relax before the start of the 10k and drop off your coat / bags, get your photo taken, and collect some goodies to get you through the 10k. When you return afterwards, we will have the music ready and food / refreshments so you can relax with your friends. SIGN UP NOW at www.cfireland.ie for this amazing event for the CF Community in Ireland and we will send you out your Cystic Fibrosis Ireland pack and details for the day. We will let you know when registration opens from the Vhi so that you can register with them to get your number for the 10K. For further details, please contact us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie

Registration is now open at www.cfireland.ie for the Paris2Nice Cycle which leaves Paris on Friday, 1st September arriving in Nice on Thursday, 7th September. REGISTER NOW to secure your place.

This is a really well organised event with limited places available which are highly sought after. An information evening is being held for anyone that would like to find out more about this event on January 18th in the Goat Grill, Mountanville. For further details call us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie.

September 10th: Head2Head Walk

After a hugely successful 10th Annual Head2Head Walk in 2022, we are delighted to announce that the Head2Head Walk will return on Sunday, 10th September in 2023. Register to take part now at www.cfireland.ie for this amazing walk along the stunning Dublin coastline. For further details call us on 01 4962433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie.

September 19th to 26th: CFI International Walk

The CFI Walk Committee are delighted to announce that the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland International Walk for 2023 will take place in ‘Malta & Gozo’ from Tuesday, 19th to Tuesday, 26th September. 2023 marks the 29th year of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's International Walk and promises to be another unforgettable experience for all walkers.

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

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. Experience the warm and friendly Maltese culture in a safe and tranquil environment that few other destinations can rival. Does this sound good to you? Why not dust off those walking shoes and join the fun! See the world and make friends for life, all the while raising much needed funds for people living with CF in Ireland. Contact Miriam at mhunt@cfireland.ie / 01 496 2433 to receive more information as we would love you to join us in Malta & Gozo next September!

September 14th to 17th: Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our Annual Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF will take place on Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th of September 2023. There has been a huge interest in the event so far so please ensure to register as soon as possible on our website at www.cfireland.ie to secure your place.

Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF will begin at Malin Head in Co. Donegal on Thursday 14th September and will finish in Mizen Head in Co. Cork on Sunday 17th, September. The event requires plenty of training as we will be covering an incredible 640km in 4 days! You can register for our 2023 cycle on our website at www.cfireland.ie or by contacting us on (01) 496 2433 or emailing us on fundraising@cfireland.ie.

All participants are asked to provide a deposit of €250 to secure their place and are asked to raise €2,000 in total. This will cover your food, accommodation and insurance for the 4 days of the cycle. All funds raised will go to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland to help us continue to support people living with Cystic Fibrosis.

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon returns on Sunday, 29th October. If you would like to part on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, register your interest on our website at www.cfireland.ie and we will contact you and provide you with your Cystic Fibrosis Ireland shirt for the day once you have secured your race entry with Irish Life Dublin Marathon. For further information please email fundraising@cfireland or call (01) 496 2433.

November 5th: TCS New York City Marathon

Another hugely popular event, the New York City Marathon and 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). Again 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 email fundraising@cfireland .ie or call (01) 496 2433.

All Year Round:

International Treks

For the really adventurous looking for the challenge of a lifetime in 2023, International Treks are available across the year to climb Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu and Everest Base Camp. Register your interest to take part on our website www.cfireland.ie or email fundraising@cfireland.ie for more information.

Skydives

If a skydive are on your bucket list, then 2023 is your chance to tick it off, while supporting a great cause. This challenge is one you will never forget and all you have to do is register your interest to take on our website at www.cfireland.ie and we will contact you to confirm next steps.

Now is the time, take on the challenge and you will remember 2023 for all the right reasons. You can contact our office on 01 496 2433 or email fundraising@cfireland.ie for more information.

FUNDRAISING:

Thank You

It is not possible to list all of the Fundraising Events that have been organised since our last edition of Spectrum, but we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has volunteered and raised money on behalf of people with Cystic Fibrosis. Every cent raised helps provide a better quality of life for people with Cystic Fibrosis and please keep up the great work. Here is a short summary of some of the remarkable efforts of our Volunteers:

CFI International Walk

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland would like to say a huge thank you to each of the walkers who took part in the 2022 CFI International Walk to Madeira.

A whopping total of €119,424 was raised! Well done to all for the hard work on the fundraising. We look forward to seeing you all in Malta & Gozo in 2023!

CFI would also like to say a special thank you to the Walk Committee voluntary members Bernie Murphy and Vinnie O’Malley who ensure the CFI International Walk takes place each year! Keep an eye on our website and social media channels over the coming weeks for more info on Malta & Gozo 2023 and if you have any questions drop Miriam an email at mhunt@cfireland.ie or call 01 496 2433.

Irish Life Dublin Marathon

Thank you to everyone who supported Cystic Fibrosis Ireland over the October Bank Holiday Weekend by taking part in the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon! Well done on smashing your goals as well as fundraising some really fantastic amounts. We hope you have recovered well at this stage!

We would also like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our cyclists and the support team who successfully completed our annual Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF in 2022, raising an amazing €126,288!! Thank you also to all our generous sponsors who cover the costs involved in running this event including Europcar Ireland, Maxol, SPAR Ireland, Door Motion, Murray Timber Group, Lidl Ireland, Dunnes Stores, Donegal County Council and Donegal Local Sports Partnership. Pictured below are some of the cyclists and support team presenting the cheque to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.

54321 Challenge

CFI and Orla O'Sullivan extend a massive thanks to Orla's Mum, Geraldine, who between August 18th and August took part in the '54321' challenge in Co Kerry fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis. The event included cycling the Ring of Kerry and from Killarney to Cahersiveen, climbing Carrauntoohil and Cnoc na Tobair as well as a spinathon. The total raised a whopping €13.788.00 for Cystic Fibrosis. A special mention to TJ O Connor and his team for organising such a great event helping participants achieve their goals with the support of each other.

Microsoft DCA EMEA

A huge thank you to the Microsoft DCA EMEA Team, who came together on the 28th of October to raise some funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. They hiked the Spinc Trail in Glendalough, and five brave men, took a dip in the lake afterwards to accelerate the donations.

They ended up raising €5,799, which Microsoft matched 100%. With the help of a very special guest, Matthew Kennedy (PWCF), they handed over a cheque to Fergal Smyth of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland for €11,598 at the end of November.

Many congratulations to everyone who took part in the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 2nd October including Katie Moore, on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. Katie raised a massive €4410! We really appreciate all your efforts and for fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Katie!

CFI International Walk Raffle

Thank you to all who purchased tickets in our CFI International Walk raffle with the draw taking place in Drogheda on the 8th of October. A huge thank you to all the sponsors of prizes, and congratulations to all the lucky raffle Prize Winners as listed below!

Bupa Global DAC

A huge thank you to all the staff at Bupa Global DAC who selected Cystic Fibrosis Ireland as a charity to support in Ireland in 2022. Conor Heery, CEO, Bupa Global DAC handed over a cheque for €5,700 to Fergal Smyth on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland at the end of November.

Corporate support is very important to help Cystic Fibrosis Ireland continue to provide support and services for people with CF in Ireland so please nominate and vote for CFI if your employer is selecting a charity to support in 2023. We would be delighted to come and visit any company to talk about Cystic Fibrosis and the services we provide to support people with CF in Ireland.