Close Brothers Motor Finance Ireland fundraising for FirstLight in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025

Marathon for FirstLight – In Support of Families Facing the Unimaginable 💛 💛 This year, Close Brothers Motor Finance Ireland is proud to support FirstLight as our chosen charity partner — a truly remarkable organisation that provides crisis support and counselling to families in Ireland who have experienced the sudden, unexpected death of a child. To help raise funds and awareness, four of us — Carol Farrelly, Matt Pretorius, Peter Pedlow and Sian McBride are stepping up (quite literally!) and running a marathon together. We know this won’t be easy, but it’s nothing compared to the pain and heartbreak that the families FirstLight supports face every day. For us, this is more than just a challenge. It’s personal. Some of our own colleagues have availed of FirstLight’s support, and we’ve seen first-hand the compassion, care, and strength this charity brings when families are at their most vulnerable. Every step we take is for them, for the mothers, fathers, siblings, and loved ones navigating unimaginable loss. And every donation, no matter how small, helps FirstLight continue to be there when families need them most. If you’re in a position to support us, we would be so grateful. Your generosity will help make a real difference. Thank you for standing with us, and with FirstLight.

About FirstLight

Established in 1976, FirstLight operates as a trauma-informed organisation committed to offering free crisis intervention and counselling to families and communities affected by pregnancy loss and the deaths of children aged 0 to 18 years. Since 2014, FirstLight has experienced a 391% increase in referrals to its service. Since 2021, we have delivered 11,181 hours of crisis intervention and professional counselling to 883 bereaved parents and family members nationwide.

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 Fundraising Campaign

Run for More Than a Medal – Fundraise with the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025!
Join thousands of runners this October for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 and make every mile count. Whether you're chasing a personal best or tackling your first 26.2, this is your chance to support a cause close to your heart. By running and fundraising, you’ll help transform lives — one step at a time. Lace up, sign up, and let your marathon journey mean more. Because together, we go further.
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