Run to 40 - Debra Ireland


Sponsor Emma and Colin Farrell as they take on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon together

Help them raise €400,000 for EB in Ireland.

Sponsor Emma and Colin Farrell and help them raise €400,000 for EB in Ireland

Sponsor Emma's Run to 40
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Other ways to support Emma and Colin Farrell

Join their Run to 40 team

Help Emma and Colin meet their target by walking, running, or rolling 40 km in October, and fundraise for EB in the lead-up to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

Walk, run, or roll 40 kilometres in your own way and fundraise to support everyone impacted by EB in Ireland

Complete it all at once or break it into manageable chunks that fit your schedule. Wherever your live, whatever your fitness level, you can decide when and where you will complete your 40 kilometres.

Every step, every kilometre, and every donation brings us closer to a cure and better quality of life for people with EB.

Do 40 kilometres all at once or break it into manageable chunks that fit your schedule.

  • You can do 5K twice a week
  • Do 10K every weekend
  • Or simply walk 40,000 steps throughout October. The choice is yours.

 

Join the team

Get started

  • Register on our event page and create your fundraising page. It is easy and free!
  • After you’ve registered, we will send you your own Debra T-shirt to show your support.
  • Download the Run to 40 posters to promote your fundraiser.
  • In the lead up to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, complete your challenge.
  • Encourage your friends and loved ones to support your fundraising efforts to help team Emma and Colin meet their target.

Download your Run to 40 poster

Encourage your friends and loved ones to support your efforts.

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Download your Run to 40 leaflet

Let everyone know how your are taking on the Marathon in your own way, in your own time

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Your questions answered

If you have any other questions about Emma's Run to 40 or would like to talk to us, you can contact our team at supportercare@debra.ie or call us at 01 412 6924

How do I support Emma and Colin?

You can sponsor Emma and Colin by donating to their team efforts.

How do I join Team Emma and Colin and do the Run to 40?

Help Emma and Colin meet their target by walking, running, or rolling 40 km in October, and fundraise for EB in the lead-up to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

Do I need to be fit to join Emma's Run to 40?

No, you can walk, run, or roll 40 kilometres in your own way, in your own time in the lead up to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on October 27th.

Complete it all at once or break it into manageable chunks that fit your schedule.

Do you have ideas for completing 40 kilometres in my own way?

In the weeks leading up to the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, you can do 5K twice a week, 10K every weekend, or simply walk 40,000 steps throughout October. The choice is yours. All you need to do is ask your friends and loved ones to support your fundraising efforts to help team Emma and Colin meet their target.

I already have a Marathon entry, can I run in aid of Debra?

Absolutely, you can run in aid of Debra, and we are extremely delighted that you want to support everyone impacted by EB in Ireland. By doing so, you’ll be helping Emma and Colin meet their fundraising target, which is incredibly important to us.

To let us know that you’re running the marathon for Debra, please get in touch with us. We will then send you a Debra T-shirt so you can proudly show your support during the race. Additionally, you can set up a fundraising page on Emma’s Run to 40 iDonate event page, which you can find here: Emma’s Run to 40. This page will allow you to share your marathon journey with friends and loved ones, encouraging them to donate and support Emma’s Run to 40.

We are thrilled to have your support and look forward to cheering you on during your marathon journey. Thank you for choosing to make a difference with Debra.

Can I get Irish Life Dublin Marathon tickets from Debra?

While Debra doesn’t have dedicated charity marathon places, there’s a possibility that some spots might become available in July as participants return their entries, in the Dublin Marathon Transfer Window. We can certainly reach out to the organisers on your behalf to express your interest in fundraising for Debra.

Although we can’t guarantee a spot, we’re excited to make this effort for you.

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