Local woman joins rugby star for Fast

A NORTHSIDE woman teamed up with an Irish rugby star last week to launch Concern’s annual Fast.

Eithne Healy, from Raheny, and Irish international Rob Kearney officially launched the Fast and encouraged people to join this year’s

‘Turn hunger into hope’ campaign.

Concern’s longest running fundraiser will take place on Friday, December 7 when thousands of people will go without food for 24 hours to raise funds for some of the poorest people in the developing world.

Ms Healy, communications manager at Concern, said the Fast has always enjoyed phenomenal support from the Irish public.

“We hope to see this enthusiasm continue this year,

? she said.

“It’s a challenging way to raise funds, but one that is always rewarding. By going hungry for just one day, you can help raise vital funds to provide life-saving food for malnourished children.

“We’ll also give them long-term support so they will be able to feed their own children in years to come.

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Rob Kearney said he was delighted to launch the Fast.

“All the sponsorship money from this will help save children’s lives in some of the poorest countries of the world,

? he stated.

“I have met some of the people Concern work with and seen the real difference that their programmes make.

“Even if you can’t give up food, give up something else instead. It’s such a small sacrifice which can really make a difference to a child’s life.

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To sign up for Concern’s Christmas Fast, apply for a Fast Pack or to simply get additional ideas on how you can raise vital funds for Concern, log on to www.concernfast.org or call 1850 50 50 55.