Half Marathon Charity Challenge in Honour of Des Fagan

We (Peter and Cliodhna Fagan) will be running our first ever half marathons by completing the "Half on the Head" 21KM race in Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry on June 15th. We are undertaking this challenge in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation and Diabetes Ireland.

Our Dad sadly passed away last year. He was a fighter and over the last number of years he battled through and overcame every health setback and knock that came his way (and there were many). The photo is of Dad a couple years ago completing his own "Marathon" by walking the length of Dun Laoghaire Pier, a distance he had not been able to walk for many years due to reduced mobility. For Dad this was his Everest.

Des would have been thrilled to know that his fighting spirit continues to inspire good in the world and reminds everyone to look after one another. We hope to do him proud by going the distance in loving memory of him. We think it particularly apt that the race is taking place on the weekend of Father's day.

ALL Donations received will be split equally between the Irish Heart Foundation and Diabetes Ireland. These two foundations make a huge difference in the lives of those suffering from Heart Disease and complications arising from Diabetes. From personal experience they provided Dad, with invaluable lifelines over the last numbers of years in terms of treatments, aids and support for him. They are most worthy of any donation you can spare.

Many thanks,

Peter & Cliodhna Fagan