How it works
- Choose a giftPick the perfect gift from the list below.
- Get your gift certificateYou download an e-certificate to personalise and give in person.
- Make a differenceHelp build a more inclusive society where people of every background and nationality are valued and respected.
Browse our gifts
A cup of tea or coffee
At the heart of every Sanctuary Runners meet-up is the humble cuppa. After the run or walk each week, everyone celebrates over a cup of tea or coffee with their new friends. This simple act of sharing breaks down cultural barriers and lets friendships flourish.
“Joining Sanctuary Runners has made me feel like I belong and has made it easy to make new friends on a weekly basis.”
Buying a cuppa for one of our members this Christmas will help more people feel like they belong. What’s not to love about that?
Tea or coffee and cake
Ask any Sanctuary Runner: they love a piece of cake! Upgrade your gift by adding a slice of something sweet to that well-earned cuppa. Now, where’s the cream?
“Run as One”: a blue Sanctuary Runners T-shirt
Nothing is more iconic than the Sanctuary Runners blue T-shirt. It’s free to everyone who runs or walks with us, so everyone is unconditionally part of our community. There’s nothing more exciting than spotting a group of “Sanctuary blue” in the distance and knowing you’re part of that team.
Giving a blue T-shirt this Christmas gives another person that feeling of identity, belonging and welcome.
Meeting up: 5 return bus journeys to a Sanctuary Runners group
A wonderful network of volunteers gives lifts to our members every week, and in some locations we also provide bus transport, which is a lifeline for people who want to attend. Travelling with friends is always fun, and a sing-along on the way has been known to happen!
Your gift helps people keep coming to our groups, for the physical health benefits and for their emotional wellbeing.
Support kit: running gear for a new member
Everyone needs support! One of the joys of running and walking is that you don’t need special equipment, but not having the right clothes can still hold people back. Your gift helps us provide running shorts, socks and sports bras so new members can join in with comfort and confidence.
A pair of running shoes for a newcomer to Ireland
Many people who arrive in Ireland seeking international protection come with very little, and that often means no proper running shoes. A good pair of runners can make the difference to someone joining us.
Your gift will help a newcomer join their local group and take their first steps towards friendship, belonging and better health.
A Gift of Solidarity where it’s needed most
Can’t decide? Let us choose for you. Give a gift of any amount and we’ll put it where it will make the biggest difference, whether that’s a cuppa after a run, a lift to the start line or volunteer training.
Every euro helps keep our 40+ groups across Ireland welcoming, friendly and free for everyone. How can you go wrong with a Gift of Solidarity this Christmas?
Questions
What does the person I give the gift to receive?
You receive a Sanctuary Runners e-certificate explaining the gift you’ve given in their name, which you can share by email or in a card. The gift itself goes to support Sanctuary Runners members.
How will I get my e-certificate?
At checkout, you will be able to download your e-certificate, ready to print or forward.
Can I buy more than one gift?
Yes. Change the quantity at checkout to give several of the same gift, for example a cuppa for everyone on your Christmas list. To give different gifts, complete one checkout for each.
Will my money pay for that exact item?
Each gift shows the kind of difference your donation makes. To keep things fair and flexible, your donation goes to our general work and may be used wherever it’s needed most across our groups, so that no single need is over- or under-funded.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe, a secure payment provider. Sanctuary Runners never sees or stores your full card details. You’ll get an email receipt as soon as your payment goes through.
I’ve a question about my order. Who do I contact?
Please get in touch and include the email address you used at checkout so we can find your order quickly.