Kieran Campbell, Market Lead for Polestar Ireland, is running a 127km ultramarathon along the Wicklow Way to raise money for LauraLynn, Ireland's Children's Hospice. The Wicklow Way is a long-distance walking trail, some 132 kilometres (82 miles) long, that crosses the Wicklow Mountains from south to north. In 1981 it became Ireland's first way-marked trail.
Kieran's endeavour starts today, June 23, from the village of Clonegal in County Carlow, and he will run through the Wicklow Hills to Marlay Park on the outskirts of Dublin City. His Polestar colleagues will join him along the route to keep him motivated.
Campbell hopes to raise €12,700, which is €100 for every kilometre of the run.
"At Polestar, we don't support companies. We support based on shared core values," said Campbell. "LauraLynn, Ireland's only children's hospice, felt like a great fit not only as by location we're neighbours but due to the outstanding work they do."
LauraLynn provides specialised hospice care to children with life-limiting conditions across Ireland and supports their families. This whole-family care approach allows patients to be children and parents to be parents rather than full-time carers.
Speaking about the fundraiser, LauraLynn CEO Kerry McLaverty said, "We would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to Kieran Campbell and all the Polestar Automotive team for selecting LauraLynn as their chosen charity for their upcoming Wicklow Way 127km Ultra Marathon."
"LauraLynn care for children with life-limiting conditions whilst also supporting their entire family. LauraLynn rely heavily on fundraised income to fund its hospice services, we are so grateful to be selected for this fundraiser. Best of luck to Kieran and the Polestar Automotive team for their upcoming challenge."
To support Kieran Campbell and his ultramarathon for LauraLynn, visit https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/PolestarAutomotiveIreland.