Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon raises funds for Mayor’s Charity, TinyLife

The Chairman of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Leisure and Community Development Committee, Councillor Tim Morrow was delighted to present a cheque for £6,500, through sponsorship raised from the 2016 Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and Fun Run, in aid of the Mayor’s Charity, TinyLife.

 

TinyLife is a Charity situated within the Council area, in Carryduff, and is dedicated to the support of premature babies and their families across Northern Ireland.  It offers a variety of helpful and practical expertise, advice and support.

 

Speaking at the cheque presentation, Councillor Tim Morrow said: “It gives me great pleasure to present this cheque to the Mayor, Councillor Brian Bloomfield MBE and Valerie Cromie from TinyLife.

 

“Every year, a donation of £1 from each entry fee of the Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and Fun Run goes to the official Mayor’s Charity, which this year is TinyLife.

 

“The amount raised this year is absolutely incredible and I would like to send my sincere thanks to everyone who took part in the event in June and contributed to the final amount raised.

 

“TinyLife is a Charity that means so much to a lot of people. The work and support that they undertake on a daily basis is admirable and I am delighted that we could play our part through one of the Council’s biggest and most successful events,” concluded Councillor Morrow.

 

The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Brian Bloomfield MBE was extremely overwhelmed with the amount raised. He said: “TinyLife is a charity close to my heart and having seen first-hand the vital support that they provide, I am particularly pleased to accept this cheque on behalf of TinyLife, which will no doubt go a long way to making a difference to families in need. I would like to reiterate Councillor Morrow’s word of thanks to everyone who participated in either the Half Marathon, 10K Road Race or Fun Run. This contribution is simply invaluable. ”

 

If you are interested in helping with fund-raising for TinyLife or contributing to the Mayor’s Charity please contact the Mayor’s Secretary on T: 02892 509331 or email mayor’s.secretary@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk