Community Engagement

ATU Students Organise a Fun Run to Raise Funds for North West STOP

On 1 April, students from ATU Sligo’s Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Event Management, and Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales organised a fun run as part of their Event Project Management module.

The students professionally planned and managed the Hazelwood 5km fun run from start to finish. It was held at Calry Community Park Sligo where many happy participants crossed the finish line and received very generous prizes from our sponsors. The event raised vital finds for North West STOP, and the students recently presented a cheque of €629.70 to the local charity.

North West STOP is a voluntary community-based organisation that works to prevent suicide by informing, educating and promoting positive mental health. The funds raised by this event management team will go directly towards providing free counselling sessions to people who are in need of support across the north-west region.