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Run in the Dark aims to raise awareness and fund research to find a cure for paralysis. Chartered Accountants Ireland's District Societies, Young Professionals, staff, and members are mobilising to support this initiative and get involved virtually and in person as participants and as event volunteers....and you can get involved too. You can register as a volunteer, or you can walk or run 5km or 10km at a venue, or choose your own route. No matter how you participate, join Team Chartered Accountants Ireland!  About Run in the Dark As darkness sweeps around the globe from 9 – 16 November 2022, 25,000 people worldwide will get up from their armchairs, slip on their red flashing armbands and pull on their running shoes to complete a 5k or 10k. Connecting runners both physically and virtually across four continents, this global movement will light up the night as people hit the road to help cure paralysis in our lifetime. You can take part, whereever you are in the world as a walker, runner or volunteer. Join us for this year’s Run in the Dark on Wednesday 9 November 2022 (16 November 2022 in London) as a volunteer, walker or runner. Volunteer Run in Dark is fuelled by the support and commitment of 600 volunteers around the globe who make it possible to operate 50 events on four continents as darkness falls each November. This year, there is a particular need for volunteers in Dublin, Cork, Belfast and London. Chartered Accountants Ireland members can register as volunteers at any of these four venues here. Not a keen walker or runner? Maybe you have an injury and can't take part but still want to soak up the atmosphere. You can marshall at a live event, meet and greet participants on arrival or staff a bag drop station. The time commitment on the evening of a live event is four hours. Take part in a live event Run in the Dark takes place in up to 50 cities around the globe including 45 casual fun runs in America, Australia, Europe and Asia managed by a network of volunteers.  Is there an event near you? See the list of locations here. Sign up to walk or run 5k or 10k at an event or you can volunteer to help out on the night at the registration desk and finish line.  Virtual option: 9 – 16 November – run your own route at a time that suits you  Complete your 5k or 10k event anytime during the week and use the Run in the Dark app to record and log your time and join the global leaderboard. Why not connect with colleagues, family and friends around the world to synchronise your time or day?! Want to sign up? Join Team Chartered Accountants Ireland wherever you are in the world Events will take place in up to 50 cities around the globe including 45 casual fun runs in America, Australia, Europe and Asia. Sign up to walk or run 5k or 10k at an event: Run in the Dark - Register Click on location in which you will participate Click "Enter Now" Select number of entrants and then proceed Complete individual entry details Choose "Select a team" and type "Chartered Accountants Ireland" Don't forget to share your event photos on social media with #runinthedark #charteredaccirl Enjoy!

On Sunday December 16, 2018 Santa visited Chartered Accountants Ireland to meet the children and nieces and nephews of our team. Santa signing off now for 2018 on his reccie and the reports were positive – there were many candidates for the good list; in fact the bold list is blank. He had a fun day and really enjoyed himself and asked our resident elf, Amy Dawson (Tax Programmes Coordinator in her spare time) to thank a number of very special people who made it all happen – in no order of importance or wonderfulness: Aramark for providing a yummy spread – thanks Christine, Audrey and Sandra for providing so much festive cheer Accounting Technicians Ireland who spent a massive effort on decorating the main room and Santa’s gorgeous grotto Pippi for entertaining all the children so well while they were waiting for Santa Santa’s helper: Doireann Roadrunner Couriers who brought the balloons to Laura Lynn children’s hospice on the next day All the minders who helped tidy up and ferry the balloons down to reception afterwards Santa himself – thanks for stopping by And finally all the kiddies – they’re a credit to all their adults…polite, patient, sociable and great fun; lovely to see so many babies, meaning we’ll get mileage out of this one for many years to come Over and out…eight more sleeps…

Conferencing and Facilities' Debora Keating, teamed our Barnardos Teddy Bear Raffle this year with some delicious treats. Barnardos is a children's charity. They work with vulnerable children and their families and campaign for the rights of all children in Ireland. Together we managed to raise a grand total of €130.15 euros for Barnardos. Akriti Gupta, Student Service, won the Teddy Bear. Not gonna lie: bit jealous here. Didn't even win the runner-up prize box or chocolates at the Mo table quiz. Can't win em all, know that, but still...