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This year is a little bit different though, thanks to that bastard
“It’s not so much about the destination as the journey,” Andrea says with a wry smile. “And the journey here is spreading the good word on not only the great work of Crumlin Children’s Hospital but also A Lust For Life, who specialise in mental health awareness.
The lads are quick to give a shout-out to the main sponsors for the Mindful West Run too – Kambukka Ireland. John Sisk and Sons and Microsoft Ireland – whilst also sending out thanks to Dell Financial Services and PJ Hegarty Constructions.

Splendori & Thompson, at large…
t’s become something of an
Pick a challenging run somewhere on the globe, and take it on with some fellow Greystonians so they can raise money for a worthy cause.
Covid, with the guys realising that they’ll have to do their gruelling slog a little closer to home. Originally planned for April, the start date changed to Thursday, September 17th and instead of the Himalayas or the Mojave Desert, the run now begins at The Cove and ends three days later on Galway Bay.

the way, no matter how short a distance,” says Splendori. “It’s really about getting involved, in the run, the fundraising or, just as importantly, the conversation around mental health…”