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Couple limber up for World Vision
21.10.10
AINE Harkin from
Inishowen and her fiancée Jeremy Stanley, are
getting ready to run the Dublin Marathon this bank
holiday Monday.
“We're engaged to be married next September and I
reckon running a marathon as a couple is a great
achievement to share together,” says Aine.
The couple, who met while Aine was working in the
Ulster Hospital in Belfast, have been training hard
for the past seven months. “I don’t think I’d have
got through the training if it wasn’t for Jeremy. It
made such a difference to have company on the long
runs. We were able motivate each other as we both
knew how the other was feeling.”
“It’s our first marathon.” says Jeremy. “The
training has been quite tough but I’ve never felt
fitter in my life. It’s a great feeling.” |
The couple, who now
live in Dublin, are fundraising for World Vision
Ireland, a child focused aid agency working to
overcome poverty and injustice in the developing
world. The charity works with children and local
communities in Africa supporting water, food,
education and health projects.
“It’s such a worthy cause. I really believe in it
and the work they do makes such a difference to the
lives of so many needy children. I’d really
appreciate any support people could give,” added
Aine. |
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Aine Harkin and Jeremy Stanley |
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Over 8,000 Irish people
took part in the Dublin Marathon last year, raising
more than €10 million for Irish charities. The
gruelling 26.2 mile race starts at Fitzwilliam
Square and finishes at Merrion Square in the city
centre. If you would like to support Jeremy and
Aine’s marathon effort for World Vision Ireland you
can
click here . |
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