As part of a competition on 96FM one lucky relay team in the recent Cork City Marathon had the good fortune to be joined by local running hero Sonia O’Sullivan.

The relay team named “Norfolk n Good”, with runners Aiden Myers, Lisa Horgan, Avril Hurley, Eoghan O’Donoghue and Sonia O’Sullivan, took to the course for Cork Cancer Research Centre.  Finishing with a time of 3 hours 57 minutes and 24 seconds all the training paid off for the team when Sonia (running the final anchor leg) crossed the finish line on glorious day in Cork City.

All with very personal reasons for supporting cancer research, the runners felt the third Cork City Marathon was an ideal challenge to show their support for cancer research. “The only way we can change the treatments available for future cancer patients is through research. We have heard about the work of the Centre and have met the Founder and Centre Director, Prof. Gerry O’Sullivan, and are confident the work they are doing is having real impact” said relay team runner Aidan Myers.

Speaking about the efforts of the marathon runners for Cork Cancer Research Centre, Prof. O’Sullivan commented, “We don’t have any guaranteed source of annual funding and therefore we are extremely reliant and grateful for the voluntary fundraising efforts made by the public and their participation in events such as the Cork City marathon.  The momentum provided by such commitment provides the drive for breakthroughs to be made and for the advancement in cancer treatments for all cancer patients.  Cork Cancer Research Centre would like to thank all the runners, the supporters and Sonia for their tremendous effort to complete a challenging event while raising vital funds for cancer research.”