Walk in Pink takes place tomorrow for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute

Attending the launch of ‘Walk in Pink’ were members of University of Galway CancerSoc, Mallaidh Breen and Eimear Sherwin. The fundraising walk takes place on this Sunday, March 19th for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Registration is just €20 and you get a FREE Pink Beanie plus you’ll be entered into a draw for a chance to win a €200 Revive Active Hamper. Register now at www.WalkInPink.ie Photo: Sean Lydon

Tomorrow, Mother’s Day, ‘Walk in Pink’ will take place for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

The charity is asking everyone to help make a difference for the many Irish women suffering from breast cancer by taking part.

1 in 7 Irish women will be diagnosed with breast cancer with over 3,507 cases diagnosed annually and Funds raised from the walk will go directly to support the breast cancer research team at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway, led by Prof. Michael Kerin.

The walk starts at 10:30am from Fr. Griffin Eire Og Club House, South Park to Blackrock and back.

Johanna Downes is the organiser of the walk and she wants as many people as possible to take part.

Registration is just €20 you also get a FREE Pink Beanie and you will also be entered into a draw for a chance to win a €200 Revive Active Hamper.

You can register now at www.WalkInPink.ie but if you cannot online, you can register on the morning.

Getting in a few steps ahead of ‘Walk in Pink’ this Sunday in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute were event organisers (L/R) Ethelle Fahey and Johanna Downes members of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute Galway voluntary fundraising committee, with Patrick Casey, Operations Manager, National Breast Cancer Research Institute. In Galway, the charity walk starts at 10:30am from The Claddagh Hall to Blackrock and back. Registration is just €20 and you get a FREE Pink Beanie plus you’ll be entered into a draw for a chance to win a €200 Revive Active Hamper. Register now at www.WalkInPink.ie Photo: Sean Lydon