Rebel Run a Mile Challenge

“It was our pleasure to be involved in such a amazing event, one that we pride ourselves in taking part in. Not only that, but the sense of joy that you could feel was like icing on the cake – people just running and having fun, meeting as strangers and going away as friends. Everyone that took part from Boston Scientific will tell you that it is the event they most enjoy in the company calendar!”

We were delighted to bring a group of lead staff from disability services together to help design a quality and valuable programme that meets the needs of the participants. It is our goal together with the disability service staff to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable experience for all. We are proud to be able to roll this programme out with the support of all the leaders in the services.

I like the rebel run ,the walk and the exercise makes me feel good. I don’t want to get fat. I am nervous of stairs and I did 30 steps today on the rebel run I can’t wait for my medal.

This programme will offer worthwhile and meaningful opportunities for services in Cork to engage in physical activity. The Rebel Run a Mile Challenge allows the participants to build up to jogging one full mile in 6 weeks. The participants are supported throughout this journey by both Cork Sports Partnership and their leaders. Thank you again to Boston Scientific for supporting this valuable programme.

The excitement and delight to be meeting and be part of a programme, you don’t realise what this means after the lockdown, it’s fantastic. Well done to the team in Cork Sports Partnership for the work in putting the programme and booklet together.

We have had participants taking part from Cope Foundation every year and this one is no different with 100 entered to participate.  There are a number of reasons why we entered this programme; it lifts our mood, boosts our mental state and makes us feel good. A recipe for success!