Project Children Picnic + 5K Fundraiser
- Date Sun 20th October 2024
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Orangeburg, New York
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Project Children Picnic + 5K Fundraiser on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Orangeburg, Rockland! This exciting event not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports a noble cause aimed at preserving the impactful history of Project Children, an organization that has transformed the lives of over 23,000 children and families in Northern Ireland.
Participants can lace up for the 5K race, a fantastic opportunity to get active while contributing to a meaningful initiative. The funds raised will aid the archival project and the upcoming Move to Monaghan Peace Campus, set to open in 2025 for the organization’s 50th anniversary. Come out to enjoy the picnic festivities, connect with the community, and support a mission that promotes peace and optimism around the world. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a legacy—mark your calendars for October 20!
Participants can lace up for the 5K race, a fantastic opportunity to get active while contributing to a meaningful initiative. The funds raised will aid the archival project and the upcoming Move to Monaghan Peace Campus, set to open in 2025 for the organization’s 50th anniversary. Come out to enjoy the picnic festivities, connect with the community, and support a mission that promotes peace and optimism around the world. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a legacy—mark your calendars for October 20!
Organiser's Description
Project Children [http://www.projectchildren.org] is a truly inspiring program that changed the lives of over 23,000 children and families in Northern Ireland and this volunteer run organization is celebrating 50 years in October 2025.
To preserve the history, memorabilia, and the stories of many involved, PC will be archived and housed at the newly constructed Monaghan Peace Campus [https://monaghan.ie/monaghan-peace-campus/] in Monaghan, Ireland for the world to learn of the accomplishments of this hard-working organization. The Move to Monaghan is focused on documenting, educating and sharing the message of peace through the eyes of children with other countries, conflicts and world leaders. The Project Children archive is about ensuring this success is shared so to offer optimism to the most difficult of conflicts.
Our organization is pleased to present our upcoming PROJECT CHILDREN PICNIC + 5K FUNDRAISER ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024 IN ROCKLAND GAA, ORANGEBURG, NY. The event serves as a means to raise much needed funds to aid Project Children in its' tremendous archival project and its official Move to Monaghan Peace Campus initiative in 2025, the year of the organizations 50th anniversary.
The former Taoiseach of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, former Prime Minister of Ireland, Minister Heather Humphreys, met with PC Chairman, Denis Mulcahy, on February 9, 2024 in Monaghan, Ireland to officially announce the cultural partnership between PC and the Monaghan Peace Campus.
Here are some recent articles on the partnership with the Monaghan Peace Campus:
Irish Independent [https://www.independent.ie/regionals/monaghan/news/multi-million-euro-monaghan-peace-campus-to-house-priceless-artefacts-from-troubles/a927087274.html]
RTE News [https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0210/1431504-northern-ireland-project-children/]
Come join us on Sunday October 20, 2024 and be part of our #MoveToMonaghan in October 2025.
To preserve the history, memorabilia, and the stories of many involved, PC will be archived and housed at the newly constructed Monaghan Peace Campus [https://monaghan.ie/monaghan-peace-campus/] in Monaghan, Ireland for the world to learn of the accomplishments of this hard-working organization. The Move to Monaghan is focused on documenting, educating and sharing the message of peace through the eyes of children with other countries, conflicts and world leaders. The Project Children archive is about ensuring this success is shared so to offer optimism to the most difficult of conflicts.
Our organization is pleased to present our upcoming PROJECT CHILDREN PICNIC + 5K FUNDRAISER ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024 IN ROCKLAND GAA, ORANGEBURG, NY. The event serves as a means to raise much needed funds to aid Project Children in its' tremendous archival project and its official Move to Monaghan Peace Campus initiative in 2025, the year of the organizations 50th anniversary.
The former Taoiseach of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, former Prime Minister of Ireland, Minister Heather Humphreys, met with PC Chairman, Denis Mulcahy, on February 9, 2024 in Monaghan, Ireland to officially announce the cultural partnership between PC and the Monaghan Peace Campus.
Here are some recent articles on the partnership with the Monaghan Peace Campus:
Irish Independent [https://www.independent.ie/regionals/monaghan/news/multi-million-euro-monaghan-peace-campus-to-house-priceless-artefacts-from-troubles/a927087274.html]
RTE News [https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0210/1431504-northern-ireland-project-children/]
Come join us on Sunday October 20, 2024 and be part of our #MoveToMonaghan in October 2025.
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Project Children Picnic and 5k Fundraiser
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeved Training Top
Sun 20th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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