Published on behalf of The Anchor Treatment Centre, Mallow
Cork’s All Ireland Camogie Champion Anna Geary and International Rugby Star Heather O’ Brien were on hand this evening to launch the 5K Ghostbuster run/walk in aid of the Anchor Treatment Centre, Mallow.
The run/walk which will take place in Doneraile Park on Saturday 1st November is a major fundraising event to assist the centre continue its work in helping those with addiction.
The Anchor Treatment Centre was established in 1995 by the Sisters of Mercy responding to the needs of the people for a community based Alcohol and Drug Counselling Service and a support network for families. The Centre provides a variety of services to families and individuals affected by alcohol, drug, food, gambling, sexual and other addictions.
Barry Golden, Chairperson of the Anchor Treatment Centre said “The Ghostbusters 5K run/walk is a fundraising event where children, their siblings and parents are asked to actively support those individuals and families so affected by the experience of addiction. The emphasis on the day is on having fun and continuing the Halloween celebrations by making this a fancy dress event, though not compulsory. There will be lots of prizes on the day for those in fancy dress so I would encourage everyone to come out and enjoy this event”.
Sr. Miriam O’ Connell, CEO of the Anchor Treatment Centre said “Our clients and family members who seek help at Anchor come from all walks of life across the greater North Cork community. We offer a range of programmes in order to assist our clients back to recovery and fundraising, such as the Ghostbusters 5K will enable us to provide these services to our clients at a reduced rate. Our programmes include group and individual counselling and our free complimentary therapy programme”.
Sr. Miriam O’ Connell added “Unfortunately some children are exposed to alcohol and drug misuse from a very young age at home or in their community. Education about the benefit and availability of treatment are a strong support to those children and families experiencing addiction. We hope that the Anchor Treatment Centre will stay in the minds of the children and families who take part in the Ghostbusters 5K and should they ever need our help, they’ll know who to call”.
Entry costs €5 per child, €10 per adult and €20 per family (unlimited number of children). You can pre-register for the Ghostbusters 5K run/walk on www.ghostbusters5k.com A special wristband for The Anchor Centre in Mallow will be given to all participants on the day.
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For more information call The Anchor Treatment Centre on 022-42559.
Cork Sports Stars Anna Geary and Heather O’ Brien with Stephanie Hartnett and Sr. Miriam O’ Connell of the Anchor Treatment Centre, Mallow at the launch of the Ghostbusters 5K run in Doneraile Park On Sat November 1st.
