Aislinn - Adolescent Addiction Centre

Aislinn Centre the chosen charity for the Kilkenny Triathlon

Thursday 3rd March, 2011

Aislinn Centre is delighted to be the chosen charity for the TriGrandPrix, Kilkenny Triathlon this year. Please check out our page on MyCharity.ie for sponsorship

PRESS RELEASE

Aislinn Adolescent Centre, a Kilkenny based charity, has been selected as the charity of choice for the upcoming TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon, which will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2011.

The Kilkenny Triathlon, the only Irish triathlon to be selected as part of the TriGrandPrix Championships will attract Europe’s top professional triathletes, who along with Ireland’s premier athletes will compete for a €10,000 prize. It is a major triumph for Aislinn, as all competitors will be encouraged to raise funds by the event organisers for the non-profit charity.

TriGrandPrix’s main focus is to attract athletes of all levels of fitness to participate.  With relay options and an event designed for First Time Triathletes, there’s a place for everyone to take part. There is even a kid’s event on the day!

The Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre offers skilled and extensive drug counselling and treatments to young people from 15 to 21 years old, whose lives have been affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling. The centre is unique in that it is the only one of its type not only in Ireland but in Europe.  Along with delivering a service to the young people and their families Aislinn also offers a family respite programme called Croi Nua which is for individuals who have been affected by addiction or who is working in that field. This was developed by parents and concerned persons for assistance in their lives, dealing with life issues and living with chemical abuse within the family.

During 2010 Aislinn achieved accreditation status with CHKS, the UK leading provider of health care intelligence and quality improvement services.  This is a huge achievement for the Aislinn addiction centre making it a centre of excellence.

During 2011 Aislinn will continue to adapt its range of support and therapeutic therapies to meet the needs of adolescents and their families.  Aislinn envisages extending the pre- admission programme to a residential setting to cater for those people who require help prior to being admitted to the residential programme.  This project will require substantial financial support.

Breda Cahill, general manager, is excited that Aislinn is the chosen charity of the Triathlon stating that ‘being involved with TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon will encourage the young people who seek our programme to get involved in everyday sport.   This will help them change their life and in doing so empower them to develop their full potential.   This will also help generate much needed funds for Aislinn’.  

‘We are excited and honoured, on behalf of the Professional and Age Group Athletes participating in the TriGrandPrix Ireland, to be partnered with Aislinn and their fantastic efforts to help young people,’ Jim Breen, CEO of TriGrandPrix. ‘We believe that the community of Athletes will rise to the challenge of collecting sponsorship to help the facility in Ballyragget.’

TriGrandPrix is all about Athlete Care and the main focus will be on the Age Group and first time Triathletes.  The Experience will include the following events, all to be held on the same day:

• Olympic Distance
• Olympic Distance Relay
• Sprint Distance
• Sprint Distance Relay
• Kid’s Event

TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon will be held on Saturday, July 23^rd 2011 at Kilkenny Castle. If you would like to register for the 2011 TriGrandPrix Ireland, the Kilkenny Triathlon, please visit http://www.TriGrandPrix.com.

For inquiries about the Aislinn Adolescent Addiction Centre, please contact us on 056-8833777, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.aislinn.ie. You can also donate on MyCharity.ie.

For inquiries about the TriGrandPrix Championship, please contact Jim Breen on 087 418 0565 (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) or visit www.trigrandprix.com.