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Gaelic Storm raises nearly $10,000 for CelticMKE at Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

  • Oct 15, 2019
  • 1 min read

October 6, 2019 (Milwaukee, WI)


Gaelic Storm bandmates, Ryan Lacey and Pete Purvis, raced their 5th marathon for charity on October 6th at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon! With the help of Gaelic Storm fans and Ciderboys, they raised nearly $10,000 for Celtic MKE. Celtic MKE provides musical instruments and lessons to kids that can't afford them. They also work to promote Irish music and culture throughout the world.


Pete Purvis and Ryan Lacey finish Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon

 
 
 

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der Lean
der Lean
Feb 07

What an inspiring achievement by Ryan Lacey and Pete Purvis—combining music, marathon grit, and generosity to make a real impact for Celtic MKE. Nearly $10,000 raised is incredible, and it’s awesome to see fans and partners like Ciderboys supporting such a meaningful cause. Stories like this have the same uplifting energy you find in Veck IO—all about teamwork, passion, and going the extra mile for something bigger.

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That's awesome to hear! Running a marathon for charity is such a great effort, and raising nearly $10,000 for Celtic MKE to help kids with music is really inspiring. Thanks for sharing this uplifting story.

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Slice Master
Slice Master
Dec 26, 2025

What an inspiring achievement—raising nearly $10,000 through music and community support is truly impressive. Events like this show how art can make a real difference beyond the stage. While catching up on uplifting stories like this or taking a short break between reads, I sometimes unwind with Slice Master , a quick browser game that’s easy to enjoy before diving back into the news.

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lee zhe
Dec 25, 2025

What an inspiring initiative by Gaelic Storm, supporting music education for youth. This reminds me of the rewarding progression in Pokepath TD, a Pokémon tower defense game. It emphasizes strategic growth and persistence, where every attempt strengthens your team, much like dedicated practice with an instrument. A thoughtful blend of challenge and continuous reward.

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