The Irish Wheelchair Association’s Run’n’Roll, supported by Liberty Insurance, takes place this Sunday 3 September in St. Anne’s Park in Dublin. The race seeks to support and promote an inclusive society for people with disabilities.
Participants have the option to run or roll over either 2.5km or 5km. The fun run is an opportunity for families and individuals of all abilities to show their allyship with people with physical disabilities and, in doing so, help raise funds for the Irish Wheelchair Association.
As part of Liberty’s support, 100% of the race registration fee of €20 goes to IWA, who will also benefit to the tune of €1 from Liberty Insurance for every participant in the race. Participants are also encouraged to donate to Irish Wheelchair Association.
Research conducted earlier this summer on behalf of Liberty found that more than four in five (87%) grassroots Irish sports clubs want to do more to support people with disabilities, as well as identifying numerous challenges in growing participation rates amongst people with disabilities, including inadequate facilities, a lack of specialised equipment and inadequate funding.
The research was published in advance of the AccessAbility Symposium, which Liberty hosted on Thursday, 20 July, in Croke Park, Dublin.
The event sought to explore how the Irish sports community and its stakeholders can grow participation rates amongst people with disabilities.
“We are thrilled that our ally Liberty Insurance are once again proudly supporting the Run‘n’Roll event, and we hope to see people of all ages and abilities out on the day getting some exercise, meeting friends new and old, and having a fun filled experience,” said David Barry, Health and Wellbeing Manager at the Irish Wheelchair Association.
“Liberty’s research shows there is a clear desire out there to improve access to sport for people with disabilities and by taking part in this event, participants can really show their support for making that desire a reality.”
“We are delighted to once again support this important race for inclusivity, and we hope to build on the success of last year’s event,” added Juan Miguel Estallo, CEO of Liberty Insurance, Western Europe Markets.
“Liberty is committed to greater equity, diversity and inclusion within society, and central to this commitment is greater support and allyship with our family and friends, colleagues and customers with disabilities.”
“We are proud to partner with IWA on this initiative and look forward to seeing as many people as possible ‘running and rolling’ on 3 September in Dublin.”
