We really appreciate both your physical and fundraising efforts. Although it was a wet day the turn out was fantastic. Everyone made it to the finish line safely and a little soggy. Nothing a good cup of tea and a hot bath didn’t cure.  So thank you!

There were 40,397 official participants this year with a smattering of people who did not get a chance to register in time and men dressed in dubious costumes. This is the marathon’s 28^th year and it is going from strength to strength. The race remains the biggest of its kind in the world, with double the numbers of similar events in the UK and the USA. It is also the biggest single day charity event in the country. We truly appreciate you for choosing One Family as your charity of choice. Words can’t fully express how much your fundraising means to us. You all have a lot to be proud of! Some of those that started off from One Family on the day can be seen below.

Designers John Rocha and Louise Kennedy lend their Support for One Family’s Labels of Love Designer Clothes Sale

If you want to pick up a bargain from designers such as John Rocha and Louise Kennedy and support the chairty One Family at the same time – drop into the Labels of Love designer clothes sale at Boston College, 42 St Stephen’s Green on Friday 19 February from 5pm to 7pm for after work shoppers, and on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st from 9am to 6pm.

Besides the kind gifts from desginers, hundreds of Irish women have donated their ‘pre-loved’ boutique and designer pieces and all proceeds go towards the One Family helpline which offers support and advice to one-parent families.

If you too want to de-clutter your wardrobe and donate clothes to the sale, simply drop off unwanted clothes at your nearest Curves fitness club before Thursday 18 February. Log onto www.curves.com or call 1800 932 800 now to find your nearest club.

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