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15 Oct 2020

The Sanctuary Runner Impact Study 2020: Running as One in Solidarity and Respect

  Today, Thursday, October 15th, we launch our very first Impact Study.    For the first time we were able…

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18 Sep 2020

#RunForArif – Virtual Sanctuary Runners’ Memorial Event, Saturday, September 19th

The Sanctuary Runner movement invite people to #RunForArif this Saturday and ‘hold their hand to their heart’ in memory of…

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17 Jun 2020

Irish Sports Stars stand #WithRefugees on World Refugee Day for #SanctuaryStrength session

As the easing of Covid-19 restrictions continue, Irish athletes from across a range of sports are inviting people to stand…

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1 Jun 2020

VIDEO: Sanctuary Runners take part in the Cork Virtual Marathon – Alone but As One (PLEASE WATCH)

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23 May 2020

The Sanctuary Runners celebrated by the UNHCR worldwide!

🇮🇪 These refugees and Olympians in Ireland are teaming up online for a serious workout! pic.twitter.com/ffkAKR7GZh — UNHCR, the UN…

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23 May 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 7 (The Birthday Session)

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9 May 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 6

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2 May 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 5

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25 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 4

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23 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 3

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20 Apr 2020

Irish Times: Irish Olympians keeping the Sanctuary Runners on the Move

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-olympians-keeping-the-sanctuary-runners-on-the-move-1.4228519

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20 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 2

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20 Apr 2020

The #SanctuaryStrength series with Claire Lambe – Session 1

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14 Apr 2020

IRISH OLYMPIANS HELP ASYLUM SEEKERS IN DIRECT PROVISION TO EXERCISE DURING CRISIS

• Initiative led by former Olympic Rower Claire Lambe through the Sanctuary Runners Movement • Olympic stars, current and former,…

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2 Apr 2020

Two Powder Kegs, ONE SPARK – Why are we fast-tracking clusters?

Press Release – Thursday, April 2nd TWO POWDER KEGS – ONE SPARK – “We are fast-tracking the growth of clusters”…

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24 Mar 2020

Letter from Direct Provision Resident – MOVE THE VULNERABLE OUT

Dear Sir/Madam, “The routine is the same every morning. I wake up, grab my phone and text the lady a…

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22 Mar 2020

MOVE MOST VUNERABLE OUT OF DIRECT PROVISON CENTRES NOW

· Infectious Disease Specialist urges Government to remove most at risk in Direct Provision centres immediately and labels the facilities…

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19 Mar 2020

Cork City Marathon rescheduled – Now on September 6th, 2020

The organisers of the Cork City Marathon have announced that due to the Covid-19/Coronavirus the 2020 marathon will now be…

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14 Mar 2020

Sanctuary Runners gather hundreds of handwashing products for people in Direct Provision and Emergency Accommodation

· Irish Running Movement hold donation drive in Cork, Dublin and Sligo · Items given by the public include sanitiser,…

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28 Feb 2020

Solidarity Run – Tokyo – August 1st, 2020

IRISH SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT TO STAGE RUNNING EVENT IN TOKYO DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES * The Sanctuary Runners was set up…

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20 Feb 2020

How to sign up to run with us for the Cork City Marathon OR put someone up on night before the race

It couldn’t be simpler. Just email us to info@sanctuaryrunners.ie and we’ll give you all the details. Our team members are…