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Dublin, 26/03/2020 – Irish Girl Guides and Mishon App have partnered to provide physical challenges for children and teenagers stuck at home due to coronavirus restrictions.
Members of Irish Girl Guides (IGG) are setting out to complete 363,104 kilometres – the distance of the earth to the moon – and they’re looking for your help to help them reach their goal.
Girls from age five up and their volunteer leaders have already begun to undertake the challenge as they look to cover the distance over the next six months.
They will keep track of their progress on a new Mishon App, which was launched last month at Dunsink Observatory. The outdoor adventure app has been created by Irish tech entrepreneur Brendan Morrissey and can be downloaded for free from the App Store and the Google Play Store.
Speaking of the challenge, Brendan Morrissey said, “It’s a difficult time for both parents and children alike and we’re hoping that our Mishon Moon challenge in partnership with the Irish Girl Guides can help them de-stress, get active and raise awareness of a worthy cause all at the same time.”
IGG Chief Commissioner Amanda O’Sullivan said, “Our members love a challenge and, with so many amenities shut down due to the recent restrictions, we hope that our Mishon Moon challenge will help keep them active over the coming weeks.
“We’re delighted Brendan has added indoor challenges to the app, like making rockets, giant bubbles and doing egg drops, so everyone can join in the fun,” continued Amanda. “There are also games people can play in their own gardens, like hopscotch and skipping. Even your daily dog walk can count towards our Mishon!”
Irish Girl Guides is open to girls and young women from age 5-30 and volunteers from age 18+. No previous Guiding experience is necessary and training and ongoing support is provided. To find out more, see www.irishgirlguides.ie or tel: 01 6683898.