Kelly’s Walk 2 Rome
What motivates Kelly?
He will walk over 2200 km from Canterbury, England to Rome, Italy throughout the summer of 2024. Watch his video to find out.
A Message from Kelly!
In Summer 2024, I will take on the mammoth challenge of walking the ancient pilgrimage route from Canterbury (UK) to Rome (Italy) known as the Via Francigena.
This is a route of over 2200 kilometres through the 5 countries of England, France, Switzerland, Italy and ending in the Vatican.
I will undertake this epic personal challenge to raise money for two Irish charities very close to my heart: Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin and Mayo Parkinson’s Assoc.
This trip is completely self-funded and all monies donated will be divided amongst both Charities.
Crumlin Children’s hospital will always hold a special and emotional place in my life and that of my family.
My twin sister Sarah died in Crumlin hospital on 9th July 1978 aged 5 months. Sarah was predeceased by our eldest sister Alice who died the previous year on 20th July 1977 also in Crumlin aged 4 years. Both of my sisters died from a disease called Wilson disease. Wilson disease is a rare disorder that causes liver damage. When talking with my parents about how I want to fundraise for Crumlin hospital in memory of Alice and Sarah they both expressed the wish that I fundraise for the area of research into children’s illnesses.
I strongly believe that research changes children’s lives and it is for that reason that I am fundraising for the National Children’s Research Centre (NCRC) in Crumlin and asking you for your support
In 2005 at the age of 57 my Father Charles was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. For many years after this, he was able to enjoy his life more or less unaffected. However over the last 5 years his life has become more affected by the disease and we as a family see very much the invaluable care and assistance that the Mayo Parkinson’s association offer to so many on a voluntary basis. This is why I am also fundraising for this organisation as I undertake my walk from Canterbury to Rome.
Cathal Kelly
Follow Kelly’s Journey
Music in the Park
March 14, 2023
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
National Music Gallery
Yoga Retreat & Pilates
March 16, 2023
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Divi Park
Cultural Celebration
March 18, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SC Museum
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
Kelly’s Target
Walked
Period
Raised (Target)
Kelly’s Charities
Childrens Health Foundation Crumlin
“Every sick child deserves every chance.” — CMRF CRUMLINEach day children in the wards face their own challenges.
Your support will make a real difference to sick children every single day.
Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin, part of the Children’s Health Foundation family, is the new name for CMRF Crumlin- raising vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin (formerly Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin)-from funding life-saving equipment and providing essential patient and parental supports making ground breaking paediatric research possible.
CMRF (Children’s Medical and Research Foundation) Crumlin was originally set up to provide vital funding to paediatric research, which was and remains utterly underfunded. This is an area, which is considered a beacon of hope to hundreds of thousands of families who face weeks, months and often years of disruption and challenge due to childhood illness, disease or disability right across the world. Research is a global effort to find better treatments and cures, management and preventative strategies.
Mayo Parkinson’s Association
Parkinson’s disease (Parkinson’s) is a progressive neurological disorder, and is classified as a Movement Disorder, as it primarily affects movement. Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s.
Childrens Health Foundation Crumlin
“Every sick child deserves every chance.” — CMRF CRUMLINEach day children in the wards face their own challenges.
Your support will make a real difference to sick children every single day.
Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin, part of the Children’s Health Foundation family, is the new name for CMRF Crumlin- raising vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin (formerly Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin)-from funding life-saving equipment and providing essential patient and parental supports making ground breaking paediatric research possible.
CMRF (Children’s Medical and Research Foundation) Crumlin was originally set up to provide vital funding to paediatric research, which was and remains utterly underfunded. This is an area, which is considered a beacon of hope to hundreds of thousands of families who face weeks, months and often years of disruption and challenge due to childhood illness, disease or disability right across the world. Research is a global effort to find better treatments and cures, management and preventative strategies.
Mayo Parkinson’s Association
Parkinson’s disease (Parkinson’s) is a progressive neurological disorder, and is classified as a Movement Disorder, as it primarily affects movement. Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s.