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Irish Post
a day ago
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Irish rugby stars line out to help raise £1m for children's cancer charity
A HOST of Irish rugby stars have taken part in a fundraising challenge to help raise £1m for a children's cancer charity. The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is currently underway to help Cancer Fund for Children provide vital services for children and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. A team of more than 20 business leaders are currently undertaking the mammoth task, which will see the group climb the highest point in each county across Ireland. Now on the Leinster leg of their journey, the team were joined by Irish rugby legends Tommy Bowe, Andrew Trimble, Declan Fitzpatrick, Devin Toner, Chris Henry and Gordon D'Arcy. The six former Irish rugby stars posed for a snap with Phil Alexander, CEO of Cancer Fund for Children, on Lugnaquilla Mountain in Co. Wicklow, the highest point in Leinster. Cancer Care for Children CEO, Phil Alexander, (second from right) with Andrew Trimble, Declan Fitzpatrick, Devin Toner, Tommy Bowe, Gordon D'Arcy and Chris Henry The fundraiser, organised by Roger Johnston of Axial3D, got underway on Saturday when the group climbed Errigal, the tallest peak in Donegal. After completing the Ulster leg of the challenge, the team moved onto Connacht before heading to Leinster, where they were joined by sporting legends. The group will then travel to Munster before making their way back to Connacht for the final peak, Mweelrea in Co. Mayo, on Sunday. Money raised from the challenge will help Cancer Fund for Children build and equip a therapeutic short break centre in Cong, Co. Mayo. The charity currently operates a similar facility called Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, Co. Down. However, with approximately 10 children and young people diagnosed with cancer every week across the island of Ireland, the charity is facing increasing demand for its services. You can find out more about the challenge and how to support it by clicking here. See More: Cancer Fund For Children, Irish Rugby
Irish Post
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Post
Business leaders to climb 26 of Ireland's highest peaks to raise €1m for children's cancer charity
A TEAM of more than 20 business leaders from across Ireland, Britain and the USA have embarked on a challenge to climb 26 of Ireland's highest peaks to raise €1m for a children's cancer charity. From June 7-15, the 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge will see the group climb the highest point in each county across Ireland to help Cancer Fund for Children provide vital services to even more families who are navigating the challenges of childhood cancer. "These children and their families face mountains of their own every day — and that's why we're climbing ours," said Roger Johnston, CEO of Axial3D and organiser of the challenge. The challenge got underway in Donegal on Saturday (Image: Clive Wasson) The group kicked off their epic challenge on Saturday by climbing Errigal, the tallest peak in Donegal. They will then cover the hills and mountains across Ulster, before moving into Connacht, across to Leinster and down to Munster, then making their way back to Connacht for the final leg. The team will be putting their physical and mental endurance to the test to climb nearly 11,000m in total. "For months, our team has been training, preparing, and visualising this moment — and now it's real," said Mr Johnston. "Over the next nine days, we will push ourselves to the limit, both physically and mentally, inspired every step of the way by the incredible work of Cancer Fund for Children." Therapy centre plan The charity empowers, connects and strengthens children, young people and families impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. It provides emotional and therapeutic support delivered in family homes, hospitals and at the charity's existing therapeutic short break centre, Daisy Lodge, in Newcastle, Co. Down. Cancer Fund for Children is aiming to build and equip a second Daisy Lodge in Cong, Co. Mayo, to meet the growing demand for therapeutic short breaks, with construction set to begin in July 2025. "We are incredibly excited to have kicked off the 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge with Errigal mountain this morning," Phil Alexander, CEO of Cancer Fund for Children, said on Saturday. "It's been an early start but getting out with this incredible team who have committed to this challenge with such passion and dedication is a pleasure. "Every week across the island of Ireland, approximately 10 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer. "The funds raised in the run-up to this challenge and throughout the next nine days will help us ensure these children and their families don't face their experience alone." Members of the team, which is made up of more than 20 business leaders from across Ireland, Britain and the USA (Image: Clive Wasson) The fundraiser is being sponsored by Arachas Corporate Brokers, who have previously supported the charity. Joey Wynne, Arachas CEO said: "In the run-up to the 26 Mountains 2 Mayo Challenge, all around the country, the Arachas family are coming together to raise money for this incredible cause for the third time. "We've all been impacted by cancer in some way, and we are proud to support Phil and his team at Cancer Fund for Children and the wonderful work that they do. "Our Arachas relay team are getting ready for the kick-off on Saturday and I would like to wish them and everyone participating the best of luck in the challenge." You can find out more about the challenge and how to support it by clicking here.
