Croagh Patrick Climb Raises €20,000
On 7th June, over 70 supporters climbed Croagh Patrick Climb, raising over €20,000 in aid of Cancer Fund for Children.
This group were welcomed warmly by our International Ambassador and former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny as well as our staff team. Climbers set off from Murrisk and spirits were high as participants of all ages and backgrounds made the symbolic ascent of Ireland’s holy mountain, each with a personal story and shared purpose.
This was an incredibly special day where we gathered as a group and climbed the mountain. Events like this don’t just happen without a huge amount of help. A big thank you to the Friends of Croagh Patrick committee who supported our planning and who maintain the mountain so well. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who came out early to make sure all our climbers were equipped and ready to go. A very big thank you to Colm and Liam from the Order of Malta who made the climb with us to ensure our safety, two amazing volunteers. And lastly, to the great people we climbed with, all who had their own reason and story for climbing, it was a privilege to meet them all.
Sinead O'Malley, Events and Digital Fundraiser
Every week across the island of Ireland, approximately 10 children and young people (aged 0-24) are diagnosed with cancer. We provide emotional, social and therapeutic support so families don’t face this experience alone. We provide this support in the family home, in hospital and through our therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, based in Newcastle Co. Down.
This successful Croagh Patrick climb follows an exciting announcement that, following a public procurement process, we have appointed contractor Connolly & Fee Limited to begin work on our second Daisy Lodge, to be built in Cong, Co. Mayo. Construction for this facility is due to begin this Summer.
