CHARLIE Bird has despatched a heartbreaking “once I move” message to his supporters this morning.
The former RTE journalist was identified with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021.
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He has been maintaining his followers up to date on his journey whereas “extending the hand of friendship” to numerous charities throughout Ireland.
Charlie, his spouse Claire and canine Tiger have been attending occasions throughout the nation.
And taking to social media right this moment, he stated: “Last 12 months I requested once I move would you retain supporting Claire and Tiger with extending the hand of friendship to individuals in darkish locations.
“I received a terrific response. Where I’m now in my journey, I need to repeat the decision. I like you all.” – with love coronary heart emojis.
Plenty of his followers commented beneath the publish and stated they’re considering of Charlie and his household.
One wrote: “Charlie, I’ll be maintaining you and your loved ones in my ideas and prayers.
“You’ve achieved such necessary work – elevating funds, elevating consciousness, persistently sharing reminders to assist each other within the darkest hours.
“Your messages are necessary; they are going to be remembered. Warm needs.”
Another stated: “Charlie, we’re all considering of you and Claire and Tiger & will do as you could have requested.
“Thank you for all have achieved.”
WHAT IS MND?
MND is a uncommon situation.
MND impacts specialist nerve cells within the mind and spinal twine, inflicting the operate of motor neurons to interrupt down.
It stops messages from motor neurones reaching muscle mass. Everyday actions turn into more and more tough or fully inconceivable.
Over time, the situation progressively worsens because the muscle weakens and might visibly waste.
The majority of these identified with the illness are given a three-year life expectancy ranging from once they first discover the signs.
However, life expectancy varies relying on the kind of MND.
Those with bulbar onset MND or progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) are advised they could have between six months and three years left, ranging from signs onset. But these with progressive muscular atrophy (PMA) might get greater than 5 years.
Kennedy’s illness – which isn’t a kind of MND, however has comparable signs – doesn’t change common life span.
People can nonetheless defy the typical life expectancy fee – Stephen Hawking was advised he had two years to reside, however carried on for one more 50 years.
Someone else stated: “Charlie, you’ve got been such an inspiration over the previous few years. Claire and Tiger shall be supported, with a lot love.”
Last week, Charlie advised how he cannot get in or off the bed by himself as his well being has “modified fully”.
He stated: “My heath has modified fully.
“I now must be hoisted out and in of mattress.
“I need to thank my neighbours and carers for all they’re doing for me.
“I used to be honoured I used to be in a position to be part of the Stardust family yesterday marking the forty third anniversary of that dreadful evening.”
Charlie climbed Co Mayo’s Croagh Patrick together with over 1,000 individuals throughout 241 places and raised a whopping €3.6million for charity in 2022.
The icon has been hailed for his work in spreading consciousness of MND, with a report €4.5million raised for the illness final 12 months – partially because of the climb.
Over €3million was raised and break up between the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and suicide charity Pieta.
He arrange the Climb with Charlie marketing campaign following his personal analysis with Motor Neurone Disease to assist and present assist for everybody who has to climb their very own bodily and psychological mountains of their day by day lives.
With 1000’s extra participating all over the world.
Charlie stated: “I’m actually humbled and impressed that so many 1000’s of individuals took half in Climb with Charlie occasions the world over.
“I need to thank individuals all throughout the nation for his or her unimaginable assist all through this journey.
“All of the beneficiant donations will go to the 2 charities that are so near my coronary heart.
“It is an incredible gesture of assist for me and my household.”
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Ryan Tubridy, singer Daniel O’Donnell and former champion boxer Barry McGuigan have been among the many 1000’s who took half within the climb with Charlie.
Climb With Charlie was additionally shortlisted within the World Public Relations and Communication Awards.
