Most Irish adults drink more alcohol in December compared to other times of the year and almost three in four will suffer from at least one hangover this month as a result, the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) has said.
However, it is encouraging people to give up alcohol next month in an attempt to improve their health and wellbeing, and raise some much needed funds to help fight heart disease and stroke.
On The Dry is a new fundraising initiative that is asking people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January and find new ways to engage with their families and friends.
"We are calling on the general public to join us and go On The Dry in January to help to raise vital funds for fighting heart disease and stroke. I'll be signing up for the campaign. You can join me and sign up at www.onthedry.ie where you will also find lots of ideas of ways to stay dry without alcohol and raise money in the process," commented IHF chief executive, Barry Dempsey.
The top 300 fundraisers, along with a partner of their choice, will then get to participate in the Dry Run on Sunday, February 7 - a fun event which will include a range of challenges, including a zip line, wall climbing and an insect tasting test.
Source: Deborah Condon, Irish Health, 16/12/14
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