The Next Step

Focus Ireland’s Virtual Marathon, proudly supported by Horizon Therapeutics.

Registrations open on 1 April 2022. Join us as a team or as an individual, it's up to you.

You have 31 days this May to walk, jog or run the 42.2km distance of a marathon. Not only will you be getting fit as part of this personal challenge, but you will be taking The Next Step to fight family homelessness.

Currently in Ireland there are 1,180 families including 2,667 children without a home. Please join us and take The Next Step to raise vital funds for children and families experiencing homelessness.

Check out our fundraisers.

Our fundraisers in action

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Fundraising pages have been created on this platform to help people experiencing homelessness.

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Has been raised so far during The Next Step. Want to contribute? Check out our participants fundraising pages!

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The Next Step has started! You have until May 31st to complete 42.2k for Focus Ireland.

You can still sign up and take part in The Next Step to fight family homelessness.

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Need some help? We have your back:

thenextstep@focusireland.ie

Because we want you to be successful, we have prepared a series of tips to boost your fundraising campaign.

Fundraising tips