UPDATE : East to West Challenge
Update on East to West Cycle in aid of Pieta House and NK RFC for all interested participants.
We are now two months away from the event date on July 22nd and are now launching the fundraising element of the East to West cycle.
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BACKGROUND
In 2020, a small group of 5 very infrequent and recreational cyclists attempted a cycle from Maynooth to Currane near Achill, (East to West) located on Mayo's Wild Atlantic Way, Circa 285km from door to door on July 23rd. They were members of North Kildare Rugby Football Club who play at The Maws, Kilcock, Co. Kildare
They did this, to raise money for Pieta House who provide free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide.
Pieta House rely on the generosity of the public whose donations and fundraising make up over 80% of our income. They, along with a lot of Charitable Organisations have had their Fundraising capabilities hampered as a result of Covid 19 restrictions.
Their cycle also raised money for their local Rugby Club, North Kildare RFC who along with many Amateur Sports Clubs rely on fundraising events throughout the year to fund the normal running of the Club. NKRFC have had their normal fundraising activities severely curtailed in both 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 restriction.
All funds raised were split 50/50 with the two Organisations.
Luke Satchwell, Anthony Steede, Joe Curran, Graham Teeling and Tom Satchwell were the novice peddlers and they were delighted to record that their fundraising efforts resulted in a cheque of 4121 Euro being handed over to Pieta House on August 20th 2020.
The cycle was completed in one day – they set off at 4am on July 23rd and arrived in Currane at 10pm on the same day – a tremendous but arduous single day of cycling! They were applauded warmly by a great group of domestiques and supporters who had travelled there to see them finish.
SAVE THE DATE For 2021
We are pleased to announce that they intend to attempt the East to West cycle again on July 22nd 2021.
This year their efforts will once again be in aid of the same charity – Pieta House, and the same club – North Kildare Rugby Club.
We are inviting other cyclists to participate this year –
Those who feel they can complete the full distance
Or
Cyclists who would consider completing some of the 4 stages this year
Or
You and your family might be able to nominate a distance and over a 2-week period clock up to that target at your own pace.
Or
You might join the 1 hour segment cycle on a static bike in Maynooth.
The club is really excited to expand participation for this initiative and those interested should contact Tom Satchwell to get the ball rolling on
087 222 4618 or you could register your interest to this email address
North Kildare Skylarks
In September 2021, North Kildare RFC hope to welcome their newest team -
The North Kildare Skylarks.
This is an adapted tag rugby team for children between 5 -14 years, with additional needs.
It will be a truly great addition to the ever-growing Junior section of North Kildare RFC. This new team will be the 20th adapted tag rugby team in the Leinster area.
The funds raised this year for North Kildare will assist in particular the launch of North Kildare RFC SKYLARKS team
