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Pictured at the launch of the Human Chain Mountain Challenge were John Drummey (General Manager Kerry Mental Health Association), Orla and Seán Drummey, Mags Keogh (Manager Ross Café Killarney) & TJ O’Connor (MTU Kerry). Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .
KERRY Mental Health Association (KMHA) has launched its first Human Chain Mountain Challenge Walk to the top of Strickeen in the Gap of Dunloe near Killarney from 9am on Sunday, October 8.
Walkers are invited to register at https://kerrymentalhealth.ie/human-chain-challenge for a fun and colourful show of support for people with mental health challenges, their families and carers in Kerry.
The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said: “The Human Chain Challenge will take place two days before World Mental Health Day and will be the first in a series of annual walks of a similar nature throughout the county.”
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“A key aspect of our 2024 to 2027 strategy, which is being developed, is to have the necessary funds to roll-out free and affordable educational activities aimed at ensuring society is better informed about how to take care of its mental health,” he continued.
“We are grateful to the local landowners and the MacGillycuddy Reeks Access Forum for facilitating the Human Chain Challenge for Kerry Mental Health Association,” he said.
As the land is privately owned, advance registration is necessary with every walker receiving a free bright KMHA-branded bandana to be worn for the Official Human Chain Challenge Drone picture.
The registered walkers will need to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, children must be accompanied by responsible adults and dogs are not permitted. Car-pooling is also recommended as limited parking spaces will be available.
In the interest of safety, Kerry Mountain Rescue will be on 24-hour call and the Killarney Order of Malta will be on site at the foot of the mountain to provide First Aid assistance if required.
Kerry Mental Health Association supports the Leave No Trace campaign and will be encouraging all participants to leave Strickeen Mountain in the spotless condition that they found it.
The Human Chain Challenge at Strickeen on Sunday, October 8 will be preceded by the annual #TieDayFriday Fundraising event on Friday, October 6 – both taking place to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10thOctober.
To register for free for the Human Chain Challenge visit https://kerrymentalhealth.ie/human-chain-challenge.
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