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Last Updated: 6 Apr 2018 - 12:06:24 PM |
STEPHEN ROCHE 'TOUR De CURE' LAUNCHED IN DUBLIN
By Press Release
17 Apr 2009,
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“Midleton Cycling Club” and “Stephen Roche” are pleased to present the inaugural Stephen Roche ‘Tour de Cure’ Leisure Charity Cycle Sportif on Saturday, 9th May 2009 in Midleton County Cork.
Stephen Roche is delighted to be involved with such an event raising money for important illnesses. It is planned by all, that this will be an annual outing and our objective is to just, ‘make a difference’. Proceeds from this will go towards supporting critical ‘Cancer Care and Diabetes Research & Education’ efforts in Ireland.
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| Stephen Roche with Kathleen O’Meara – Communications Director Irish Cancer Society |
The courses on offer have been individually selected and will loop through the beautiful East Cork and Waterford Counties. Participants will have a choice of 3 circuits, the 50km ‘White Novice’ Route, the 100km ‘Purple Leisure Route’ and the more challenging 200km ‘Yellow Active Route’ for riders who want that extra challenge on the day.
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| Stephen Roche with Kieran O’Leary – CEO of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland |
The entry fee is €30 per rider and this includes a great Event Tee-Shirt, Rider Certification, Feed Zone Refueling and Post-Ride Festivities along with other items that will be provided on the day. Riders can raise additional money via our sponsorship cards which will be posted out when their entries are received or they can download this card from the event website.
Cyclists can enter now via the site, www.stephenrochetourdecure.com. Additionally, an auction section on the website has been launched containing signed sporting jerseys from the Celtic Football Team, the Cork Hurlers, the Kerry Footballers, the Munster Rugby Team and Mark Cavendish, presently, the world’s fastest sprinter.
Our targets are, 350 to 500 riders and we hope to raise in the region of €35,000.
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| The event team, Kieran O’Leary – CEO of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland, Aidan Crowley Event Organiser, Stephen Roche Tour Leader, Kathleen O’Meara – Communications Director Irish Cancer Society, Shane Connaughton Event Sponsor and Derek Whyte Event Organiser |
“This year, over 28,000 people will develop cancer and new cancer cases are projected to increase to 42,000 cases by 2020. We would like to encourage as many people as possible to support Stephen Roche and his friends as they undertake this challenging cycling trip and by doing so, will support the Irish Cancer Society in making a real difference to people living with cancer.” John McCormack, CEO, Irish Cancer Society.
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| Tour de Cure pioneer Aidan Crowley with Stephen Roche who will lead the tour on May 9th in Midleton, Co. Cork |
The Tour de Cure signifies a 'Ride for Hope" supporting the Irish Cancer Society and Diabetes Federation of Ireland.
This event has been kindly sponsored by a number of companies which are referenced on the event website www.stephenrochetourdecure.com
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