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Michelle Beirne and her brother Johnathan presented the formidable cheque together
Michelle Beirne from Mohill organised a fundraiser for North West Hospice for the month of May in remembrance of her mother, Mai Beirne, who sadly passed away in June 2019 after battling cancer.
The "Miles for Mai" fundraiser featured Michelle running over two marathons throughout May, covering a total distance of 60 miles. Michelle organised the fundraiser on iDonate with a goal of €3000, but her efforts were met with tremendous support, resulting in an impressive €7000 raised for North West Hospice.
Michelle selected running as her challenge to pay tribute to her mother, who completed the Dublin City Marathon twice during her running years.
Michelle and her brother Johnathan Beirne presented the cheque of €7000 to North West Hospice on July 11.
St Mary's Kiltoghert lifted the 2024 Masonite Leitrim Division 1 title after dour 0-10 to 0-3 victory over Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins in Mohill's splendid Philly McGuinness Park. Observer photographer Willie Donnellan was there to capture the celebrations on Saturday and some faces in the crowd ..... see who you can spot!
"As a family we experienced a fantastic level of care, support and compassion first hand from the North West Hospice when our mum bravely battled her illness in 2019," Michelle said on her fundraiser page.
"I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who donated, encouraged and rang along side me in May. I couldn't have done it without such amazing support," Michelle said.
The Beirne family and community can take pride in knowing that they have made a significant difference in the lives of many through Michelle's act of remembrance and support.
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