A KILFENORA man is preparing for a fundraiser to help out a facility which provided great care to his parents during their illnesses before they passed away.

Enda O’Sullivan of The Tankard Bar is in training to join around 50,000 runners for the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3.

Enda’s father Jerry passed away in August 2009, while his mother Mary died nine years later in August of 2018. Enda said the amazing kindness and care given by the Kerry Palliative care unit to both his parents during their illnesses inspired him to take on the challenge.

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“I’m inspired by the work of Kerry Hospice Foundation Limited and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in New York City Marathon,” said Enda on his Everyday hero fundraising page.

“The more people that know about Kerry Hospice Foundation Limited, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!” You can support Enda, who has already raised nearly €1,000, on the fundraising page by clicking here