Mayo to host 50-mile ultra marathon in aid of special cause

Sensational Kids, the award-winning social enterprise that provides affordable developmental assessments and therapies to children and adolescents with additional needs, is inviting seasoned runners to support the organisation’s fundraising efforts this year by taking on the Wild Atlantic Ultra 2025.

The 50 mile ultra marathon that will take place in Louisburgh on Saturday, May 24.

Make your miles matter in Mayo by taking on the Wild Atlantic Ultra 2025 with Sensational Kids partners, Realbuzz.com.

Register for the Mayo event and the Realbuzz team will help get your fundraising off to a winning start.

Alternatively, create your own personal challenge on iDonate. Walk, jog, cycle, skip or swim wherever and whenever it suits you, and fundraise at your own pace.

Joy Booth, Sensational Kids, fundraising manager said: “Together, we can make every kilometre count. Register for the Wild Atlantic Ultra 2025 event or your own personal challenge today and help us deliver vital therapy services to children who need them most.

"It’s a great way to challenge yourself while knowing that every step is helping to transform the lives of children with additional needs who require affordable and accessible assessments and therapies.”

Founded in 2007, Sensational Kids multidisciplinary teams support children and their families through evidence-based interventions and holistic approaches.

Today, one in four children in Ireland has a special educational need, amounting to over 420,000 children who require additional support to realise their potential.

These children include those who are autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, or have Down syndrome, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or developmental delays.

Early identification and support are crucial in helping these children thrive.

For more information visit https://www.wau50.com/ or www.sensationalkids.ie.