Cope Foundation gears up for Echo mini-marathon

The Cope Foundation is preparing to take on the 43rd Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon in Cork next month. The race, which will be held on September 22, kicks off at 1pm, with a distance of 5km.

The charity is urging people to mobilise their teams, and join Cope in fundraising for housing projects to empower people to live in their own home and be part of their community.

Chairperson of Cope Foundation’s board of directors, Donna Roche, said: “The marathon is an accessible race for all to enjoy. As a Cork woman, and as newly elected chairperson of the board, I am immensely proud to be taking part and highlighting the importance of this event.”

Noreen Horgan, a person supported by Cope Foundation, said: “It’s a fantastic day out; there’s always a great buzz in the city. I’ll be taking on the race with my friends; it’s a day we all really enjoy getting involved in.”

• If you would like to join #TeamCope for the Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon, please visit: www.cope-foundation.ie