Christine Daly Memorial Cycle: Bristol to Milltown Malbay

Very sadly in May of 2023 we lost our beautiful sister Christine Daly suddenly as a result of a stroke. She was full of life and much loved by everyone that knew her. A good friend to so many people and would do anything to help them. Although taken too soon, she achieved so much in her life by living to her life’s motto – “Living the Dream”.

As a result of our loss, we are organising a fantastic charity cycling event in August of 2024. This event marks the journey Christine made so many times while travelling from Bristol, England to Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland. It will involve a small group of friends in Co. Tipperary and colleagues in Rockwell College, Co. Tipperary who are keen cyclists wanted to experience a new challenge.

In February of 2024, our family were hit again with the consequences of strokes. Our mother, Rita Daly had one but thankfully she survived. This was as you can imagine very difficult but because of the support of our families, friends, and the many medical professionals that cared for our mum, she is making great recovery. Our mother has received the highest standard of care from the Acute Stroke Ward 2B in Clonmel Hospital and now from St. Anthony’s nursing home in Pallasgreen, Co. Tipperary.

The purpose of this charity cycle is to raise awareness about the realities of strokes, the challenges and demands it presents to patients, families and communities. We as a family have experienced firsthand the high standard of care that is required, and the great work carers are doing to help stroke patients.

Christine lived in Milton Malbay for over 10 years. During this time, she worked as a nurse in the locality. Her kind and caring nature made her very popular with her patients and locals.

Based on these events, the charities we have decided to raise money for are:

Rehabilitation Unit, St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel, Co. Tipperary and Clare Cancer Support - https://www.facebook.com/clarecancersupport/

This cycle was organised, to fundraise for these worthy charities that provide so much assistance to their patients.

On August 11th, 2024, we will start our cycle from Bristol to Miltown Malbay, a total of 650km over 6 and a half days, arriving in Miltown Malbay on Saturday 17th of August. We will have a few cyclists doing the entire cycle. With the aim to have family and friends join us along the route. Our full trip will be funded by us, including the purchase of jerseys.

The donations we receive will go directly to the charities; nothing will be used to pay for our event. Please donate what you can.