Volunteers are on the point of cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head in assist of the kids’s charity Cian’s Kennels.
Volunteers are gearing as much as cycle the size of the nation to lift funds for Cian’s Kennels.
The Longford-based nationwide charity brings pets nearer to sick kids and their households at CHI Crumlin (previously Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children at Crumlin) by offering pet kennels and transport, and an area for kids and their households to spend time with their beloved pets whereas present process hospital therapy.
The staff of volunteers might be biking for six days from Mizen Head to Malin Head, beginning in Mizen on Sunday subsequent, September 17, and ending in Malin Head on September 22. The group will arrive into Athlone on Tuesday, September 19, between 4pm and 5pm.
The fundraising cycle will bear in mind a lot of particular folks.
Day one, from Mizen Head to Killarney, might be devoted to the reminiscence of Cliodhna Barret Murphy from Cork, who misplaced her courageous battle with Ewing’s sarcoma on the tender age of 16.
Day two, from Killarney to Limerick is devoted to well-loved Longford man Donal Considine, who handed away instantly in 2019, and is sorely missed by his household and lots of buddies.
Day three, from Limerick to Athlone might be devoted to the reminiscence of James Magan, Killashee, County Longford – who died at simply 16 years old, 4 years after being identified with a mind tumour.
Day 4, Athlone to Sligo through Longford, is devoted to Leah Sheridan, Ardagh/Newtownforbes, County Longford. Leah is the daughter of cycle sponsor Derek Sheridan of Sherpack Limited. The common and sporty teenager, who Derek described as his ‘very own little Shirley Temple,’ died in September 2021.
Day 5, from Sligo to Letterkenny, is devoted to the reminiscence of proud Longford lady and doting mother-of-two, Dearbhla Cox (nee Considine), who died in 2018 after a courageous battle with most cancers.
Day six, from Letterkenny to Malin Head is devoted to Cian Neary, Killashee, Co Longford who died in 2019. Cian’s legacy is the great charity Cian’s Kennels, established by his heartbroken mother and father in a bid to deliver just a little happiness and luxury to sick kids and their households.
Members of the general public can become involved by becoming a member of the cycle for sooner or later (or the total journey) – go to www.cianskennels.ie for particulars. All donations are vastly appreciated, and can assist to make an actual distinction within the lives of sick kids and their households throughout Ireland.
