Ambassador Anna to kickstart Pink Ribbon Walk this Sunday

Former Cork Camogie Captain and TV star Anna Geary will be in Kells this Sunday to kickstart the 10th Anniversary Boyne Valley Pink Ribbon Wallk/Run.

This fun fundraising event aims to raise money for Action Breast Cancer – a programme of the Irish Cancer Society.

The heritage town is turning in to a sea of pink in support of Sunday's event, with many local businesses and shops dressing their windows with colourful displays.

There is still time to register for the event. It's not just for women either – men are very welcome to take part and families (with children over the age of 12) and teams are also invited to sign up. If you are one of the hundreds of people that has already signed up, then here is all the information that you will need in the run-up to and on the day of the 10km Run/Walk.

Where Do We Meet Up?

The Run/Walk will start from the Church Car Park on Headfort Place at 2pm sharp. There will be a fun warm-up session beforehand with sportswoman and TV presenter Anna Geary - so please get there early. Participants are asked to be on site by 1.15pm.

Can I Still Enter?

Online registrations are open at www.pinkribbonwalk.ie until midnight on Friday October 5th or you can pick up a registration form from many local businesses, including all participating Bank Of Ireland branches in Louth and Meath, Specsavers Navan and The BookMarket Café in Kells. Registration costs €20, which includes a limited edition 10th Anniversary event t-shirt, chipped and pinned race number, a medal for everyone that completes the course and post-event refreshments and entertainment in the Headfort Arms Hotel. Every cent of money that participants fundraise will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society to help to support a wide range of vital services for cancer patients and their families.

If you register after the deadline, please note that a late registration free of €25 will apply. You can register in person and pay the late fee and collect your sponsorship card and t-shirt and race number at the Check-In Desks on the weekend of the Walk. The Check-In Desks will be open at the Bank of Ireland on John Street between 3pm and 6pm on Saturday October 6th or between 11.30am and 1.30pm on the morning of the walk on Sunday October 7th. If you are registering on the day, then please get there early to allow yourself enough time.

The Route

This year's Walk has an exciting new route, which starts and finishes in Kells and takes a circular route around the Cavan Road, Maudlin, Cherry Hill and Williamstown. The all-road route really showcases some beautiful scenery. The Walk will finish back at the Town Hall on Headfort Place, where participants will enjoy food, a Closing Ceremony and post-race entertainment in the Headfort Arms Hotel.

I've Already Registered - Where Do I Pick Up My T-Shirt and Race Number?

Collect your t-shirt and race number at the Check-In Morning at the Bank Of Ireland on John Street between 3pm and 6pm on Saturday October 6th or between 11.30am and 1.30pm on Sunday October 7th.

How Much Sponsorship Do I Have To Raise?

Each participant is asked to try to raise as much as they can in sponsorship money (in addition to the €20 entry fee). Every cent of sponsorship money goes directly to Action Breast Cancer. You have until Friday October 26th to hand in your fundraising.

Where Do I Hand In My Sponsorship Money?

Hand in your sponsorship money at:

• The Check in Desk in the Bank of Ireland on John Street from 3pm to 6pm on Saturday October 6th or from 11.30am to 1.30 pm on Sunday October 7th. You can also lodge money directly to the Bank of Ireland Kells account (details on Sponsorship Card) or in to any participating Bank of Ireland branch in Louth (Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee and Dunleer) and Meath (Navan, Athboy, Oldcastle, Trim, Enfield, Dunshaughlin, Ashbourne, Ratoath and Dunboyne) on or before Friday October 26th

Can Children Take Part?

The minimum age to take part is 12 years and those under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult. There should be at least one adult present for every two under-age walkers.

Where Can I Park My Car?

There will be ample free car parking around Kells on the day of the Walk.

What Should I Wear?

Weather-appropriate clothes and sturdy walking boots are advisable. And THINK PINK - wear your Boyne Valley Pink Ribbon t-shirt and accessorise accordingly! There will be toilet and litter facilities along the route and water will be provided - but it's recommended that you carry some water and a snack with you in a backpack.

Further Information:

Visit www.pinkribbonwalk.ie or phone 087 205 5322