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Aidan O’Mahony and Eoin O’Shea conquer the final 5k of their 200k in Tralee Town Park as part of the ‘Try for CRY’ challenge, surpassing their €2,000 fundraising goal for CRY Ireland. Photo: Pauline Dennigan
CRY (Cardiac Risk in The Young) Ireland Ambassador and retired GAA player Aidan O’Mahony has not only completed the 200k he set out to complete for CRY Ireland, but has surpassed his goal of raising €2,000 along with it.
The outpouring of support has translated into a remarkable achievement, with the total funds raised now standing at an impressive €3,200.
O’Mahony and friend Eoin O’Shea set out on their unique fundraising initiative, ‘Try for CRY’ at the beginning of November, by completing a leg of the Camino distance (200k), and donating all proceeds raised to CRY Ireland.
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Aidan and Eoin completed their final 5k of the challenge in Tralee Town Park on Thursday.
This challenge was set out to be achieved from any location around Ireland from 1st November to 14th December, with the primary goal of the “Try for CRY” initiative being inclusiveness, to inspire individuals to step out, whether in their living rooms, gardens, or local parks, and complete a distance equivalent to a Camino leg, all while contributing to CRY Ireland’s crucial cause.
In front; Eoin O’Shea and Aidan O’Mahony after completing the Try For CRY Challenge In Tralee Town Park on Thursday. Also included is Garda Liz Twomey, Garda Mary Gardiner, Gearoid Sayers, Liam Herlihy, Thomas Stack, Finn Prendiville, Sergeant Eileen O’Sullivan and Inspector Donal Horgan. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aidan O’Mahony said: “The ‘Try for CRY’ was about challenging ourselves, coming together for a good cause, and generating crucial funds for CRY Ireland during this festive season. Given the absence of the Camino for CRY this year, we embarked on this challenge to ensure that we could still make a meaningful contribution to CRY.
“I’m also thrilled to announce the return of the Camino for CRY next year, marking my third year participating in support of this worthy cause. On September 6th, 2024, we will embark on this transformative journey once again, and I extend a heartfelt invitation to anyone interested in partaking in the Camino next year to join us on this extraordinary fundraising expedition.”
For those who would like to support Aidan and CRY Ireland, donations can still be made directly at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/AidanOMahony.
The Camino for CRY is set to return in 2024, with the journey set to commence on September 6, for more information and to sign up for the 2024 Camino please email info@cry.ie
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