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Siobhan O'Connor, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Joe Egan pictured at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society's Sunrise Summit Challenge

The Irish Cancer Society today are launching their first ever Sunrise Summit Challenge on Leinster’s highest peak, Lugnaquilla. The trek, which will raise money for cancer research, will take place on Saturday 26th October. Beginning before dawn, this challenge will allow trekkers to take in the sunrise with stunning views of Dublin, and Wicklow. The Society also announced their new trek destinations for 2014 which include the Himalayas, the Grand Canyon and Mount Kilimanjaro.

An Taoiseach (and Kilimanjaro trekker) Enda Kenny, had this to say at the Irish Cancer Society 2014 Trek launch:

Having conquered Kilimanjaro myself in 2003, I am familiar with the scale of preparation and effort that goes into such a challenge. However, I also know the sense of achievement and satisfaction that comes from its completion. The Irish Cancer Society does really wonderful work and I am certain that this thought will help to get all trekkers and climbers through the tough times that may lie ahead on their particular journey.

The Irish Cancer Society is the largest voluntary body funding cancer research in Ireland Since 1963 the Society has contributed more than €26 million to cancer research. Over the past 30 years, research funded by the Society has led to major advances in cancer research and more than 650 important research findings have been discovered.

For further information on Trek4Life, or to get register for a trek contact CallSave 1850 60 60 60, visit www.cancer.ie/trek4life or email fundraising@irishcancer.ie.