On July 12, Park Ratheniska will welcome Claire Kelly across the finish line after running 12 marathons in 12 days.
Claire is taking on this challenge to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease both in Ireland and Scotland.
She is a marathon runner and fundraiser born and raised in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland.
But Claire has strong Ratheniska roots as her mam Mary is originally from there.
Beginning in Aberdeen, Claire’s final Laois leg will be the culmination of a month of marathoning to raise funds for MND Scotland and the Irish MNDA.
This is just the latest in a long line of initiatives both she and Domo’s extended family have undertaken to remember the great man.
Claire will take on 12 full marathons throughout the month. Some solo, most self-set routes, all 26.2 miles long, some even longer, which will push her harder, both physically and mentally than any challenge she has previously undertaken.
“The support that I have had while I have been doing this has been overwhelming, from friends and strangers and strangers that have become friends I have been touched on so many occasions by people that have been willing to share their own stories of how their lives have been affected by MND.
“While of course I wanted to raise as much money as I can for the charity, raising awareness and getting conversations started has been incredible too.” Claire said.
You can donate to Claire’s journey here: https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/12-in-12-2018
Keep up to date with her journey on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/twelveintwelvechallenge/
Find out more here: https://www.12in12.co.uk/12-in-12-2018
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