Climb with Charlie partners with two Mayo stores to raise funds
Dunnes Stores in Castlebar and Ballina have partnered with the Climb With Charlie campaign, led by with legendary journalist Charlie Bird and his wife Claire.
From Thursday, March 31, to Sunday, April 3, shoppers at both stores be able to donate at the till to support the Climb With Charlie campaign to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta.
Commenting on the launch of the Dunnes Stores partnerships, Charlie Bird, said: ‘’I am so delighted to have the support and backing of Dunnes Stores.
"It is an amazing gesture of support and solidarity for me and my family. I know that every single euro donated will go to the two charities that are so close to my heart.’’
‘’I also thank people all across the country for their incredible support as well. We now have almost 80 locations all around the country and indeed abroad where people are walk and climbing in support of what will hopefully turn into a great day of celebration.
"I give a special mention to the scores of schools around the country and their pupils who are giving me such up lifting support.’’
Charlie Bird will be climbing Croagh Patrick on Saturday, April 2, to show support for everyone who has to climb their own physical and mental mountains in their daily lives.
People from all over Ireland are being asked to support the campaign in their own local area, be it climbing a hill, mountain, a flight of stairs or even a short walk.
Supporters can register their own fundraisers, make donations or find out where to join local climbs on www.climbwithcharlie.ie.
A sum of €472,784 has been raised to date for both charities.
Charlie is encouraging people to climb or walk in their local area, be it climbing a mountain or a short walk in the local park, and to keep on climbing the mountains of their personal battles.
Due to health and safety concerns and ongoing environmental works on Croagh Patrick, the campaign cannot facilitate large numbers of people on Croagh Patrick on April 2.