In March 2018 Fr Tony Coote was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. For a man with untold energy levels as well as a contagious zest for life, this news came as a bolt of lightning. Tony found himself part of a vastly under-resourced medical world of lengthy waiting lists and over-burdened med...
In March 2018 Fr Tony Coote was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. For a man with untold energy levels as well as a contagious zest for life, this news came as a bolt of lightning. Tony found himself part of a vastly under-resourced medical world of lengthy waiting lists and over-burdened medics.
Never one to be struck down by adversity, Tony came to the decision to walk the length of Ireland in order to raise funds and to help highlight the need for further funding in this area.
I will be joining Tony on this walk on the 200km stretch from Galway to Cork. Please donate to this worthy cause!
Walk While You Can For Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, Research Motor Neurone
Words of support
Fair play, Neil. A wonderful show of support for your friend and charities. Looking forward to hearing about the adventures!
Sorry for the delay, hope the walk is going well! Brilliant cause, well done!
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Donation summary
Total raised:
€2,210
Offline donations
€0
Online donations
€2,210
About the Cause
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is the only organisation of its kind in the country providing specialised services to families affected by this terminal condition.
The Association cannot slow the progression of MND or change the outcome but we can alleviate the feelings of isolation and frustration. We offer consistent support to approximately 450 families across Ireland who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn. Everybody with MND has different needs at different stag