Over 100 participants and 19 volunteers took part in the second stop of the Vhi More Than Running roadshow at Knocknacarra parkrun in Galway.
Among the volunteers was businesswoman and Vhi ambassador Aimee Connolly, experiencing first-hand the benefits volunteering can offer.
Vhi’s campaign aims to highlight the mental and physical health benefits of volunteering at parkrun.
All participants at Knocknacarra parkrun on Saturday were treated to some well-deserved healthy snacks, drinks and Vhi goodies at the finish line.
Parkrun Ireland supports local communities in organising free, weekly, timed 5km runs every Saturday at 9.30am. The parkrun events are open to all ages and abilities.
Vhi is again calling on 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 survey of parkrun participants examined volunteering habits and benefits. Nine out of ten people surveyed said they would recommend volunteering at parkrun to friends and family, a ringing endorsement that is reflected in the improvements respondents say they have noticed to their overall wellbeing.
To register for a parkrun near you visit www.parkrun.ie. New registrants should select their chosen event as their home location.
They will then receive a personal barcode which acts as free entry to any parkrun event worldwide.
