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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Mark Corcoran

84-year-old Irish woman wins an award for 36 years of participation in the Women's Mini Marathon

An 84-year-old Irish woman was presented with an award for 36 years of participation in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon.

Betty Hand, from Blanchardstown, Dublin, received the award before embarking on her 37th mini marathon on Sunday.

The Dubliner suffered a stroke in 2016 and then a secondary stroke in May of this year placing her in Cappagh Hospital, Dublin, to rest.

Although the event was weeks away, the inspirational woman recovered in time to take part in the race.

Betty Hand (Martina Hand)
Betty Hand at the mini marathon (Martina Hand)

Her daughter, Martina Hand, told the Irish Mirror: "She did it in memory of the victims of Stardust.

"She suffered a stroke in 2016, then another one on May 6th, 2019.

"She was then transferred from The Mater Hospital to Cappagh Hospital where she is doing well."

84-year-old Betty Hand received the award for 36 years supporting and participating in the Women's Mini Marathon (Martina Hand)

Betty returned to Cappagh Hospital after the race where she is now resting.

Without a doubt, she is an inspiration to many people out there.

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