Businesswoman and Vhi ambassador Aimee Connolly is calling on all walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers to join her at Knocknacarra parkrun on Saturday, 16 September at 9.30am.
Vhi’s More Than Running campaign is encouraging people across the country to volunteer at their local parkrun, not only for the benefit of participants, but for their own health and wellbeing too.
A recent Vhi survey of park run participants centred on volunteering habits and benefits.
Nine out of ten people surveyed said they would recommend volunteering at park run to friends and family, a ringing endorsement that is reflected in the improvements respondents say they have noticed to their overall wellbeing.
Businesswoman and Vhi ambassador Aimee Connolly will be on hand to volunteer this Saturday at Knocknacarra parkrun, offering support and encouragement to participants and experiencing first-hand the benefits of volunteering.
After the route, there will be a giveaway of treats and branded goodies, as well as a fun photo opportunity.
Bill Ferguson, Knocknacarra parkrun director, said they are ‘really excited’ for Saturday and hope to see a few new faces there on the morning.
“The Knocknacarra parkrun community is very welcoming, and we’re looking forward to having Aimee Connolly with us as a volunteer on what promises to be a fun-filled morning!”
Vhi Ambassador and businesswoman Aimee Connolly added: “I’m proud to be a Vhi ambassador and to be involved in this year’s’ More than Running’ campaign.
“I’m a huge fan of parkrun, but my experience to date has been as a runner so I can’t wait to put on a high-vis vest and experience it as a volunteer!”
The Vhi More Than Running Campaign will be visiting parkruns in Dublin, Galway and Wexford this summer.
To register for a parkrun near you visit www.parkrun.ie. New registrants should select their chosen event as their home location.
