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- 28th running of Kidney Research Charity Race
28th running of Kidney Research Charity Race
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The Punchestown Festival finishes off in now customary fashion with the 28th running of the Charity Race in aid of the Kidney Research Fund.
A total of €1.4 million has been raised in the past through this race for the charity, and a new renal unit to be opened at Temple Street Childrens Hospital this autumn is the latest beneficiary of the fundraising.
A maximum field of 24 runners go to post at 6.40pm, and all the riders have raised €1,250 in order to take part.
The charity race was the brainchild of local butcher James Nolan, who himself received a kidney transplant 30 years ago and remains a leading organiser of the event.
Sheikh Fahad Al Thani is among the riders in today’s 1m7f race.
About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.
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