Hundreds of runners descended on Darndale Park for the second ‘Get The Message Out Darndale Another Way 5K’.
At the core of the event is the Get The Message Out campaign, which aims to steer young people away from addiction and crime and support those determined to exit that lifestyle. There was also a 1K fun run for children under-13.
Last year’s inaugural event in north Dublin attracted hundreds of runners of all ages, whilst at the same time promoting alternatives to addiction and crime. The event was spearheaded by local father and ex-prisoner Ger Redmond.
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Sport and fitness helped Ger turn his life around after his son was born which led him to become a Get The Message Out Ambassador. According to Dr Jack Nolan, the chair of the Darndale Economic and Social Plan implementation group, such events are needed to show communities affected by drugs, that they are not forgotten.
Dr Nolan paid tribute to all those involved in the event. He said: "The Get The Message Out Darndale Another Way 5K encourages people to consider a different way of life by highlighting opportunities, services and activities available to help them to reach their full potential".
All pre-registered finishing runners received a medal, t-shirt and goodie bag, with contact information for the Get The Message out campaign, for those who may one day need it.
Here is a list of winners from the day: Men’s: David Rooney; Women’s: Sophia O’Brien; 1K (6yrs-8, male): Ross Redmond (6-8 female): Ella Rose Barry; (9-11, male): Brackenston O’Shea; (9-11, female): Remy Kennedy; (U13, male): Will Conroy.
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