Charlie Bird has appealed to his followers to hold out one factor in his reminiscence when he passes away.
The former RTÉ broadcaster, who’s a outstanding supporter of a number of charities throughout Ireland has requested his followers to assist his spouse Gillian and canine Tiger proceed their work with the organisations as soon as he is gone.
Appealing on X (previously Twitter), Charlie wrote, ‘Hi everybody, I wish to make a direct enchantment to everybody who helps climb with charlie, once I move, please assist my beautiful spouse Claire and Tiger to proceed the work of extending the hand of friendship to individuals in darkish locations and the charities I help. I actually love you all.’
Climb with Charlie received a global award for its fundraising which noticed the broadcaster make an inspirational trek up Croagh Patrick in 2022.
He was additionally not too long ago honoured with an award from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for his spectacular fundraising endeavour.
Charlie dubbed it one of many ‘most exceptional’ days of his life upon finishing the climb, which raised over €3.6m in donations.
Of course, followers have been all too keen to supply their help for Charlie’s request, flooding his replies with messages of help.
‘We hear you loud and clear, Charlie,’ one person wrote. ‘And that good work that you just began can be continued in your title while you’re not right here to do it your self.’
‘You and your loved ones stay within the ideas and prayers of many people. Warm needs.’
‘We all love you Charlie,’ one other wrote. ‘Strong, form phrases and lengthening the hand of friendship to individuals in darkish locations is an excellent reward xx Take care Charlie.’
