Eve, Jean, Ruth & Lisa - Vhi Mini Marathon 2023

Here we go again guys….only this time I have joined forces with 3 of the best friends in the universe….Eve-Marie Rowan, Jean Cassidy & Ruth Hayes!

Last year, these 3 gals very kindly met me for cocktails after I had completed the Mini Marathon (they’re good like that!) and after said cocktails it was decided we would all take part this year and walk it together (regrets, they’ve had a few! ).

To say I’m delighted to have them with me is an understatement!

For anyone reading this that doesn’t know the reason behind us supporting Research Motor Neurone - My amazing Mum was diagnosed with MND in May 2014 and passed away from this horrendous disease in October 2015. Safe to say they were 17 of the hardest months for my gorgeous Mum and all of my family. Plenty of highs, lows, laughter & tears were shed but we did all that we could and made the most of the cards we were dealt, Mum could not have fought a braver fight.

Research Motor Neurone (RMN) is a charitable organisation based in Trinity College Dublin founded in 2007. The purpose of the Foundation is to support research in Motor Neurone Disease undertaken by Trinity’s MND research group. RMN also strives to increase awareness of this incurable disease at both a national and international level.

MND research in Ireland is led by Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology at Trinity College Dublin and a world authority on MND and related neurodegeneration. Professor Hardiman is also the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Clinical Lead for Neurology.

Ongoing research is needed to discover the cause, treatment and methods of improving quality of life for MND sufferers and their families.

The generous support from donors helps the RMN group progress in finding ways to help those who suffer from this debilitating condition. It is through this type of fundraising that essential funds are raised to support RMN and their ongoing vital research.

Please give anything at all that you can, I promise you that every single cent is so greatly appreciated ❤️