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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Join ORBIS Ireland (www.orbisireland.ie), take part in the GREAT ETHIOPIAN RUN and give the precious gift of sight to thousands of people in Ethiopia.
On 22 November 2009, Addis Ababa will host Africa’s biggest road race, a challenging 10km at 10,000 feet above sea level. Beginning in downtown Addis Ababa, you’ll be joined by 30,000 other competitors, including the great Haile Gebrselassie. There are a huge variety of runners of all age groups and fitness levels taking part.
The JOURNEY
Friday 20 November
Arrive in Addis Ababa. Attend ORBIS welcome reception and visit the Menelik Eye hospital to view ORBIS projects.
Saturday 21 November
Addis Ababa city tour followed by an excursion to the Ethiopian countryside
Sunday 22 November
Great Ethiopian Run! Rest... Traditional Ethiopian dinner
Monday 23 November
Free time to explore Addis Ababa. Depart for Dublin
Why ORBIS Ireland?
ORBIS Ireland’s vision is to eliminate blinding trachoma – a highly contagious but completely preventable eye disease – and restore sight to the most rural villagers in Ethiopia by the end of 2012. In these remote parts of Ethiopia, primary eye care is almost non-existent. Trachoma, which starts in childhood, is a common disease in these areas. If left untreated, this slowly progressive and painful disease robs its victims of their sight, their childhoods and ultimately their livelihoods.
By joining ORBIS Ireland at the GREAT ETHIOPIAN RUN you will help us to turn our vision into a reality.
How to participate
We ask you, with the support of the ORBIS fundraising team, to raise a minimum of €3,000. We have some great suggestions to help you achieve your fundraising goal and will be with you every step of the way.
As an ORBIS team member you will receive hotel accommodation, event travel and entry into the Run.
If you feel you might be up for the challenge, contact on 01-293-3060 or email diane.weatherup@ie.orbis.org
Join ORBIS on the Great Ethiopian Run and give the precious gift of sight.
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