Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI), Ireland's national charity dedicated to supporting people with cystic fibrosis, is hoping to have raised a fantastic €100,000 as a result of today's VHI Women's Mini Marathon. The event saw hundreds of women pound the streets of Dublin on behalf of the charity, including CFI ambassadors RTE's Nuala Carey and Deputy Áine Collins, who has a daughter with cystic fibrosis.

“We are hugely grateful for the valiant fundraising efforts of the hundreds of women who took part in today’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland,” said Fergal Smyth, Fundraising Manager, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. “There is something really special about taking part in this event and a great feelgood factor in women coming together to make a difference, have fun and make some forever friends.”

Cystic fibrosis affects more than 1,200 people across Ireland.