RTE’s Marty Morrissey is encouraging people of all ages to get active as part of GOAL’s Mile-A-Day summer challenge.
The sports commentator and former Dancing With the Stars performer is asking young and old people to take part in the charity event to raise funds for vulnerable communities.
He said: “Regular exercise is so important. GOAL is encouraging people of all ages, shapes and sizes to join the Mile-a-Day challenge by walking, running, skipping, jumping, cycling or even dancing their way to a healthier summer!"
Marty is a GOAL ambassador and works alongside the charity.
The challenge is an extended version of GOAL’s annual fundraiser The GOAL Mile which run all over Ireland during Christmas and New Year’s for the last 30 years.
A GOAL spokesperson said: “We are delighted to launch our summer GOAL Mile-A-Day challenge. People young and old are becoming increasingly active and health conscious, and our appeal is to get out there and enjoy the fresh air whilst supporting GOAL at the same time.”
GOAL is active in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America and helped five million people in need last year.
Fiona Gratzer, CEO of Unislim, who are supporting the challenge, said: “'We are delighted to be partnering with GOAL for the Mile - A - Day Challenge for the month of July. I'd ask everybody to please grab your runners and go for a walk or jog, get the kids involved.
“We are encouraging our Unislim members to walk at least a mile every day which will improve your health, your mood and most importantly we're going to raise funds together for impoverished communities around the world.''
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