On Sunday 3 November, four friends from Co Clare are getting out of their comfort zones to run their first ever New York City marathon in an attempt to fundraise €20,000 for Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

The hospital caters for tens of thousands of children and money raised will go towards creating a less stressing environment for sick children and their families, purchasing new medical equipment, funding new research and developing new treatment facilities.

Hereford calf

Melody’s farm from Bunratty, Co Clare, has sponsored a draw to help with the fundraising effort and has donated a Hereford heifer called Heidi as a prize in the draw.

The lucky winner of the heifer must have a farm.

However, if the chosen winner doesn’t have a farm, they will still receive a cash prize of €500.

Tickets can be purchased for just €5 each, with three tickets only costing €10.

To get your tickets now, click here.

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