Lithuanian Runners club in Ireland was set up in 2013. One of our main goals is via running activities to help people in need. In 2013 our runners joined a project 'Lithuania-Ireland' that raised financial support for charities helping children with autism and down syndromes. We raised 1780 euro. Last year (2014) we initiated our own project for socially underpriviledged kids in Lithuania and supported day cares centres where kids spend their after school times and weekends developing vital social skills and get extra education like English, Computers, Science. We managed to raise 6290 euro. This year (2015) we are starting a campaign to help kids battling cancer in Vilnius Santariskiu Hospital. Our goal is to raise funds for the vital medical equipment they need in order to boost their battle and help them win it!!!
Our partner for this year's project is Mamu Unija. An established charity in Lithuania which is doing an amazing work for cancer affected children since 2008. They provide extra support children and their families need when state can not fund 100% of treatment. Mamu Unija pays for medication programs, travel bills for 'out of country' treatments, purchases vital equipment for Vilnius Satariskiu hospital children oncology department, helps parents and siblings with accomodation and other costs.
Project 'We care 2015. Running for charity' is aimed to fundraise for following items that will help hospital and children:
- Mucus extractors (min 3 units, unit price approx 350 e)
- Weighing scale, suitable for weighing kids in beds (min 1 unit, unit price approx 3500 e)
- Electronic weighing scale with height measurement option(min 2 units, unit price approx 300 e)
- Plasma reheating device (min 1 unit, price to be confirmed)
- Extra. In the event of collecting more funds we will install a music sound system in physical exercise room to make recovery for kids more enjoyable.
We are calling for all runners to take part in our event and devote one run from 10 km to an ultra marathon and spread the word about project 'We Care 2015. Running for Charity'.
Financial contribution of the event will go to non-profit organization Áirijos lietuviams rupi who will transfer all funds to 'Mamu Unija'who will purchase equipment listed above.
