The individuals below have set themselves a goal and decided to raise funds for people living with COPD at the same time!
Best of luck with your efforts. Here’s a little bit about what’s happening:
My name is Gerry Browne and I have witnessed firsthand what it is like to live with COPD, a devastating degenerative lung disease. My Dad suffered with it for over 15 years, gradually losing his capacity to breathe with every lung infection, ultimately resulting in his death.
This October I intend to trek to Everest Base Camp and climb Island Peak (Imja Tse) at a summit of 6165 meters. I want to raise funds for COPD as part of my trek.
Ironically, I may find breathing difficult at these heights. However, this would be resolved quickly by simply dropping altitude, unlike the many that find breathing difficult every day with COPD.
I am a practicing accountant, married and residing in Dublin. I would welcome your support.
Gerrys charity link for his Mount Everest climb COPD Support Ireland: Gerry’s Himalayan Challenge (enthuse.com)
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Alisha Nicolson member of Athletics Ireland is running Blackrock health Clinic Streets of Galway 8K on 10 August 2024. The event is an annual 8km road race, now in its 38th year, organized by Galway City Harriers.
Alisha is fundraising for COPD Support Ireland and would like your support
Alishas link for her fundraising efforts Fundraising Page of Alisha Nicholson (eventmaster.ie)