COPE FOUNDATION GEARS UP FOR ECHO WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

Funds raised by #TeamCope will support projects across Cork city and county

People supported by Cope Foundation, their families and staff are preparing to take on the 42^nd Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, which goes ahead on Sunday the 17^th of September. 

Cope Foundation is encouraging people from across Cork city, county and beyond to take part in the event and join #TeamCope. This year, participants will enjoy a new route, a new distance of 5 kilometres and a new start time of 12pm.

The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon is a great fundraising opportunity for Cope Foundation, which supports over 2,800 children and adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism across Cork city and county to live, ‘Your Life, Your Way’. All funds raised will go towards projects and programmes that empower and support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism across Cork city and county. 

Anna O’Shea, person supported by Cope Foundation: “I’m going to run this year’s Echo Women’s Mini Marathon. I’ve already started practicing and I can’t wait to run for #TeamCope. I’m looking forward to getting my medal.”

Noreen Horgan, person supported by Cope Foundation: “I’m looking forward to doing the race with all my friends, I’m going to celebrate afterwards. It’ll be great fun.”

Rachel Murphy, Cope Foundation staff member: “The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon is a great day in Cork city. It’s a really fun way to support Cope Foundation and bring everyone together. Also, for people we support and our team members, exercise has a really positive impact.”  

If you would like to join #TeamCope for the Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, please visit www.cope-foundation.ie.