Charlie Bird with his partner Claire and dog Tiger at the Dublin Samaritans ‘Whatever’s On Your Mind’ Postcard Garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2023. Photo: Tony Gavin
Niamh Horan
Charlie Bird drew crowds of well-wishers at the Bloom celebration on Saturday afternoon where he pertained to raise awareness for the Samaritans.
The 73-year-old has actually suffered 2 falls in recent weeks and was hospitalised both times however appeared in jolly form as individuals waited patiently for their rely on shake his hand and use a couple of words of assistance in the sunlight.
The seasoned reporter was at the celebration with his partner Claire, who has actually been a consistent assistance as he deals with motor neurone illness.
Charlie was likewise accompanied by his dog Tiger, who got everybody laughing when he delved into a neighboring swimming pool.
Charlie was on hand to support the Samaritans at the gardening occasion, having actually been singing about the charity’s operate in recent years. However he decided versus any interviews, rather stating that his look was exclusively to raise awareness.
Charlie Bird welcomes Bloom guests at Samaritans stand
Speaking to the Sunday Independent, Samaritans director Mary McMahon said Charlie has actually made a “huge impact” through his work.
“Charlie has been a phenomenal support. The amount of people at our stand because of him, I think it’s because people have known him for such a long time. Look at the amount of people who have come on his walks. His support for – not just us but all charities – has been fantastic,” she said.
Bird was detected with MND in 2022. Following his medical diagnosis, he introduced the extremely effective ‘Climb For Charlie’ campaign, which saw him top Croagh Patrick to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta.
