AIB is encouraging communities to Step Up Together this Christmas and take part in the GOAL Mile.
They have teamed up with Kilmacud Crokes star Craig Dias, former Irish rugby international Stephen Ferris, Paralympian, Greta Streimikyte, Mayo senior football assistant manager, Stephen Rochford, and Irish chef and bestselling author, Trisha Lewis, to encourage communities across the country to Step Up Together and take part in the GOAL Mile.
Over the past 40 years, thousands of people have taken part in the event to raise funds for GOAL at Christmas, aiding the charity's work supporting vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and now, Ukraine.
How to take part
There are a number of different ways to take part in the GOAL Mile. People can attend one of the more than 150 GOAL Mile events being organised in Ireland and internationally.
You can also take part from anywhere in the world. Learn more about GOAL Mile and how to register here.
You can complete a mile in any place, at any time during the month of December.
Speaking ahead of the launch of this year’s campaign, AIB CEO, Colin Hunt said: “AIB is delighted to be supporting the GOAL Mile this year for the second year of our partnership.
"Over the last three years there has been significant disruption to charitable events due to the pandemic. That is why this year, AIB is encouraging the Irish public to re-establish the 40-year long tradition of taking part in the GOAL Mile in person.
"Equally, we hope that new families and communities across Ireland will join us in this tradition as we step up together to help transform the lives of people in the world’s most vulnerable communities.”
GOAL CEO, Siobhan Walsh added: “The 40th Anniversary of the GOAL Mile is a big milestone and we could not be happier that we are celebrating this anniversary with AIB standing beside us as our very special partner.
"Thanks to our partnership, last year was the most successful GOAL Mile to date. It speaks to the power of partnership and that when we work together to connect with our communities in powerful ways, extraordinary things happen.
"We look forward to celebrating our 40th GOAL Mile with you as a key member of the GOAL family. Together, we can create lasting change in our world.”
Find out how to register and learn more about GOAL Mile here.
