'It will be very special' - Young man running 168km from Clare to Sligo in memory of his late mother
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Paul Connolly is fundraising for the North West Hospice to commemorate his mother, who passed away from a rare tumor. He plans to run a half-marathon every day for seven days, starting in Quin, Co Clare, aiming to gather support during the tenth anniversary of her death. The fundraiser has raised over €22,000 so far. Paul has received help from community members and family, with previous fundraising efforts organized by his brother Stephen in 2020 also contributing significantly.
Paul Connolly is raising funds for the North West Hospice in honor of his late mother, who died from a rare tumor ten years ago. The fundraiser aims to honor her memory during the tenth anniversary of her passing.
The initiative involves Paul running a half-marathon each day for seven days, starting from Quin, Co Clare, and totaling over €22,000 already raised. Paul's brothers and community members support him.
Read at Irish Independent
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