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Paralympic 10 Tonne Powerlift


POWERLIFT FOR OPEN DOOR


Reg B

Saturday 27th Sep 2014 at 2.00 pm

Paralympic athlete, Reg Byrne will lift 10 Tonne in a unique Powerlift to highlight Paralympic Powerlifting and also to help raise much needed funds for Open Door Day Centre.  Reg was born with Spina Bifida and has only recently taken up powerlifting.  Within the past 15 months Reg has competed in 6 international competitions and has won 3 bronze & 3 silver.  He also competed at and came 9th in the European Championships.  Reg also competed in the World Championships in Dubai this year.  

 

Our wristbands for €1

On 27th September at 2.00 pm, Reg will lift 10,460 KG (10 Tonne) over a two hour period in Open Door Day Centre, Vevay Road, Bray.  Please come along to this unique event and cheer Reg on as he attempts this major physical challenge.  To support Reg in his quest to help adults with physical disabilities you can purchase a branded ‘Powerlifting’ wristband for the nominal fee of €1.  Each wristband sold represents 1 KG of the overall 10,460 KG (10 Tonne) challenge.  Wristbands are available from Open Door Day Centre and Unique Drycleaners.

 

To find out more about this event please contact Reg Byrne on 087 325 6588 or Suzanne Cox on 087 625 0823.

 

Sponsors include TESCO, MARRAKESH & STAR LEISURE

 

Earlier Event: September 19
Reggie Corrigan Open Door Golf Classic
Later Event: October 24
Tesco Bray Bag Pack