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Women out in force in support of Jigsaw

Posted on by Karl Hempton

Last month, over 125 women from across Ireland stepped up and ran in the annual VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, all in aid of Jigsaw.

We were overwhelmed by the support, the positivity and the energy each and every participant brought on the day.
Race day was full of energy, excitement and community spirit from start to finish. Before heading to the start line, many of our runners joined us for a pre-race meet-up at Starbucks on Lower Leeson Street to enjoy a coffee, meet fellow Team Jigsaw runners and soak up the atmosphere before the big event.

There was a real sense of community throughout the day, with runners encouraging one another from the moment they arrived right through to the finish line. Nearly 80 of our runners were taking part with Team Jigsaw for the very first time, making it especially encouraging to see so many new faces become part of the team.

To everyone who fundraised, volunteered, donated or simply cheered our runners on, thank you 🧡💜

And a special word of thanks to Nicola, Anastasia, Róisín, Aisling, Daina, Aoife, Roisin Rua, Ava, Xanthe, Roisin, Lucy, Shauna, Abby, Claire, Niamh, Lucie, Hannah, Christine, Abby, Ciara, Zara, Natalia, Polina, Robyn, Alison, Jessyca, Donna-Marie, Trish, Nicole, Ciara, Erin, Rachel, Roberta, Amanda, Norma, Abbie, Emer, Ciara, Katherine, Rachel, Martyna, Nuala, Georgina, Karen, Michelle, Rachael, Níamh, Molly, Maria, Laura, Danieli, Pamela, Majella, Niamh, Annabelle, Nicoleta, Anna, Katie, Makayla, Inga, Aine, laura, Danielle, Emma, Izabela, Ainura, Ernesta, Jennifer, Iwona, Dominika, Katie, Nyah, Nadine, Katie, Jennifer, Wendy, Ella, Beril Ada, Áine, Nicola, Siobháin, Sabi, Niamh, Karen, Aoife, Ana Magdalena, Any, Elise, Zoé, Nazreen, Fiona, Kate, Megan, Anna, Brigid, Raquel, Sharmaine, Olivia, Gráinne, Cara, Laoise, Aimee, Ciara, Kerri, Martina, Maura, Megan, Tania, Malgorzata, Michelle, Ciara, Brightness, Nicola, Ciara, Sharon, Karyn, Dainora, Abigail, Clodagh, Jennifer, and Katie.

Every kilometre you covered, every euro you raised and every message of support you offered has helped make a real difference for young people’s mental health.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year.

Why I Run: A Teacher’s Story

Posted on by Ian Carey

Sadbh is a teacher who sees firsthand the difference Jigsaw makes in young people’s lives.

What started as a COVID lockdown hobby has grown into something much more meaningful — a way to give back to the service that helps her students find their voice.

In this interview, Sadbh shares why she runs the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon for Jigsaw, what race day feels like, and why investing in young people’s mental health matters so much to her. From the magic of 30,000 women taking to Dublin’s streets together, to the small moments when a student regains their confidence — Sadbh’s passion for this cause shines through every word.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or someone who’s never laced up a pair of trainers, Sadbh’s story might just inspire you to sign up. Because as she puts it: “Doing the Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of Jigsaw is an incredible experience because you know you are making a difference in young people’s lives.”

Watch Sadbh’s full interview below.

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