We are appealing for runners/walkers/joggers to take part in the up coming Ladies mini marathons.
Little Aoife and Kate O’Connor visited The Donkey Sanctuary to meet with the colt foal they called Uncle Sam. You may remember, we ran a competition to name this little foal that was born on 4th July 2010.
The O’Connor children were the lucky participants whose chosen name was drawn and now this little fellow is getting to know his new name.
Our Easter Egg Hunt was a big attraction again this year. Here we see Paddy Barrett, our PR Manager, drawing the winning tickets. Also in the photo is Jacinta O’Connor (centre), Fundraising Co-ordinator, and Martha Brennan (right), Visitor Centre Assistant.
It’s Marathon time again! The Dublin Lady’s Mini Marathon takes place on 7th June 2010. Entry forms are available for this event in The Evening Herald every Wednesday and Saturday from 3rd March. Forms can also be downloaded from the Dublin Marathon website - closing date for entries is 27th April 2010.
The Environmental Society students from University College Cork held a table Quiz before Christmas for donkeys. A cheque for €412.60 was kindly presented to Paddy by Hazel Smith on behalf of the students - well done to all involved with this! The money will be very useful especially during this marathon cold snap where extra care and attention is needed to care for especially our older donkeys. If you are interested in running a similar fundraising event like Hazel and her friends please contact us at 022/48398 to receive one of our new Fundraising Packs.
I know some four legged friends that would give their right hoof for some of fundraiser Julie's delicious baking but like us, donkeys have to watch their figures too! Instead it was Julie’s lucky family and neighbours in Co Kildare that came in for an extra special treat last month when Julie, aged nine, held a cake sale at her house – with no less than 6 different pastry delights.
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