Challenge Yourself!

We are incredibly humbled by the effort you put into making a difference for patients, their families and the staff of the Mater Hospital. You have raised money to help us fund life-saving equipment, upgrade facilities for patients and their families, build new hospital wards and fund ground-breaking research.

Ready to take on 100 Miles in a Month?

All to help raise vital funds to help fund life-saving and life-changing Cardiac Care at the Mater?

We’re sure you have what it takes to run, jog or walk 100 Miles in a Month and support our wonderful medical staff in their mission to safeguard patients hearts 🧡. You’ll also be improving your own heart health.

Our ‘Mater Miles Army’ is building and we kick off our challenge on 1st February. All registered participants receive their branded 100 Miles running top 👕👕… while stocks last.

Wondering if you can participate as a team? Yes, you can 🏃‍♀️🚶.

Whether you’re looking for an inspirational workplace challenge to start 2025 or a group of pal looking to pound the roads together… We got you!

April

Will you join us for the ceol 🎻, craic and kilometres? 

Our Aer Arann Islands Half Marathon on the glorious island of Inis Mór returns on 11 – 13th April.

The Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run, walk or jog in the spectacular and scenic surroundings and to soak up the atmosphere, ceol and culture that the island has to offer. Plus, the crucial funds you raise will support our doctors, nurses and medical staff in providing the very best care to those patients who have suffered critical illness… when they need it most.

Click here to register, find out about the packages available and get your ticket! If you would like to learn more, contact Angi McNulty at amcnulty@materfoundation.ie 

May

The marvellous month of May brings you two very special ways to help support patient care at the Mater.

Our 31 Miles in May challenge returns, and again this year will be supporting care for patients with Dementia. This ‘walking’ challenge 🚶🚶‍♀️is a great opportunity for family members, friends and carers of loved ones with dementia to get out in the fresh air, enjoy some exercise and put a spring in your step for a fantastic cause 🧡.

We’re currently putting the final touches to the challenge and will be ready to launch will all details in March.  If this sounds 📢 like it’s right up your street, then you can let us know you’re interested by sending a message to fundraising@materfoundation.ie, with the subject line ’31 Miles in May 2025′, and we’ll make sure that you’re added to our mailing list for when the challenge launches.

May will also be the new home for our amazing ⭐ Marilyn’s Mater Paddle ⭐.

This iconic event will be the most swinging, glamorous and glitzy party 🎉 of the summer, Darlings!

Last year for the first time, our Magnificent Marilyns 👱‍♀️ donned their wigs, dresses 👗, swimsuits 👙 and more to sashay down the boardwalks and pop into the Irish Sea for a little paddle – all while raising vial funds to support Women’s Cancer Care 🎗️.

Our Campaigns and Events Lead, Tom, is currently putting the plans in place for this year’s event… but if this sounds like a bit of you, drop him a line at tgrace@materfoundation.ie and he’ll ensure you’re on the guest list to be informed about the hottest ticket 🎟️ in town! See you there, Superstars… 💋

We’re always here to help! So, if you have any questions, please get in touch with us on (01) 830 3482 or email fundraising@materfoundation.ie.