This weekend I will be off to swim every coastal county in Ireland to raise money for our friend Pádraig's medical treatment. The challenge is as follows: 48 hours...41 swimmers..18 coastal counties.
We are doing this to help Pádraig who remains in a coma after an accident o...
Hello Everyone,
This weekend I will be off to swim every coastal county in Ireland to raise money for our friend Pádraig's medical treatment. The challenge is as follows: 48 hours...41 swimmers..18 coastal counties.
We are doing this to help Pádraig who remains in a coma after an accident on his J1 last summer. He is now receiving specialised treatment in Germany as Ireland lacked the resources to care for someone in his condition.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Caring for Pádraig fund to help Padraig and his family in his recovery. All participants are aiming to raise a minimum of €250. So if you have a few euro to spare, any donations would be much appreciated :)
Padraig Schaler, a 2013 TCD graduate from Glasnevin, Dublin, acquired a very severe brain injury when he was hit by a van on 27 June 2013 as he cycled to work on Cape Cod. Nobody was ever prosecuted.
He is now living with his family in Dublin. He requires 24-hour care and is fully dependent.
All proceeds go to the Caring for Padraig fund, administered by a Committee independent of the family.