There are four official walks in Laois tomorrow as part of the Climb with Charlie campaign as well another one just across the border in Offaly.
Dysart Woods, Glenbarrow, the Ridge of Capard and Fossey Mountains are the locations for the walks in Laois on Saturday morning while Derryounce Lakes in Portarlington is on Saturday afternoon.
The Climb with Charlie campaign is a fundraising effort instigated by former RTE News presenter Charlie Bird who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
All money raised is going to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta, Ireland’s national suicide prevention charity.
Almost €1 million has been raised already.
Charlie Bird will be climbing Croagh Patrick in Mayo with friends and family while multiple other climbs are also taking place around the country.
“My motor neurone disease diagnosis was devastating but I have been overwhelmed by the support I have received from the general public,” he says on the Climb with Charlie website.
“It’s been a huge source of strength for me and my family. I want to use the outpouring of support to help other people suffering with a terminal illness, and those suffering from thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
“Join me in spirit on April 2nd as I raise funds for two charities very close to my heart – Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta, Ireland’s national suicide prevention charity.
“My hope is that people all over Ireland, indeed all over the world will get behind me to show support and solidarity with the thousands of people who climb mountains every day due to their physical and mental health challenges.”
The full list of local walks and organisers is as follows:
- 9am – Dysart Woods
- 9am – Glenbarrow
- 10.10am – Ridge of Capard
- 11am – Fossey Mountain (Timahoe Hall to Fossey Mountain)*
- 2pm – Portarlington Derryounce
There is also another walk starting at Fossey Mountain ranch at 10am.
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