Join us this November
Join the world famous Great Ethiopian Run with GOAL this November and help raise vital funds for GOAL's work with the world's most vulnerable communities.
Founded by Ethiopia’s legendary runner Haile Gebrselassie over two decades ago, over 45,000 people now take part annually. Not only will you have the chance to join Africa's largest road race, you'll also have the opportunity to visit GOAL’s field local programs in person.
When: November 14th - 18th
Where: Addis Ababa & Western Ethiopia
How: Please contact Eamon via esharkey@goal.ie or +1 929 441 0676 to learn more or sign up
The Challenge
The world’s third highest capital, Addis Ababa, plays host to Africa’s biggest road race on November 17th, 2024. Join GOAL USA for The Great Ethiopian Run on the roof of Africa and help the save the lives of families facing hunger and disease.
Beginning in downtown Addis Ababa, you’ll be joined by more than 30,000 other competitors. The run is a challenging 10km (6.2 miles) at 8,000 feet above sea level. Along with some of the world’s most renowned athletes (including Haile Gebrselassie and Richard Nerurkar) there will be a huge variety of runners of all age groups taking part. Soak up the electric atmosphere as of thousands of spectators line the streets and millions more watch the event across the globe.
The Goal
We are counting on GOAL USA’s Great Ethiopian Run team to raise $200,000 - vital funds to help deliver lifesaving aid to families facing hunger, disease and conflict.
Across the globe conflict and climate change are pushing millions of families into poverty.
In East Africa communities are being ravaged by the worst drought in over 40 years. In Haiti millions of people are suffering due to food shortages and the outbreak of cholera. Conflict has driven over 13 million people from their homes in Ukraine. Millions more are under siege in Gaza.
With your support this November, GOAL teams will continue to be there when vulnerable communities need us most;
- providing nutritious food and clean water to families in urgent need
- delivering shelter, blankets and heating for people who have lost their homes
- providing healthcare and psychosocial support for devastated communities
- helping families to escape poverty with training and educational programs
You're Invited this July
We're throwing a party on July 11th to kick off the Great Ethiopian Run. Come join us for a fun evening of celebration and excitement!
Meet legendary Irish Olympian and GOAL Ambassador Eamon Coghlan, who will share his experiences and speak about the lasting impact you will make by committing to the Run.
Connect with other like-minded philanthropists, delve into GOAL's work in Ethiopia, and start the countdown to the race in Addis Ababa on November 17th!
The event will be hosted by GOAL USA Board Members and Runners, Ronan Ryan, Co-Founder and COO of IEX, and Conor Twomey, Head of AI Strategy at KX.
- When: Thursday, July 11th, 6 - 8pm EDT
- Where: IEX Group World Headquarters, NY
- Cost: This event is free and open to all!
RSVP now and be part of shaping better futures globally!
I saw the difference and positive change that is possible through GOAL’s work, and by joining the Great Ethiopian Run, not only will you be challenging yourself with a truly once in a lifetime experience, you will be transforming lives.
Conor Twomey, Head of AI Strategy at KX
I saw the difference and positive change that is possible through GOAL’s work, and by joining the Great Ethiopian Run, not only will you be challenging yourself with a truly once in a lifetime experience, you will be transforming lives.
Conor Twomey, Head of AI Strategy at KX
Join Conor in Ethiopia
Conor Twomey, Head of AI Strategy at KX, and a regular New York runner, is a committed supporter of GOAL USA.
Having visited Sierra Leone last year to see GOAL’s humanitarian, health and community support programs first hand, he is determined to do all he can to help people living in crisis and poverty.
“Seeing how difficult it can be for families and communities in Sierra Leone in Africa really opened my eyes to how we can all play our part in helping people in desperate need.”
Get in Touch
Please fill out the form below or contact Eamon directly via esharkey@goal.ie or +1 929 441 0676 to learn more or sign up
