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OVER 80 people set off from the Aqua Dome on Saturday morning for the annual Jamie Wrenn Memorial Walk to Castlegregory.

The event was founded in the early 2000s by Castlegregory native, Jamie Wrenn, who died five years ago.  He wanted to give something back to Kerry General Hospital when he suffered from Cancer around that time but for the last four years, funds have gone towards the Kerry Cancer Support Services.

The walk has raised a great sum of money over the years as Sean Prendergast of Kerry Cancer Support Group explained.

“It’s one of our biggest fundraisers. We’ve run it for the past four years and it’s raised in the region of €40,000 and went a long way to buying our bus, so Castlegregory people have been very supportive,” he said.

Jamie’s son, Jimmy, who now lives in Tralee, was also there to do the walk.

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“My dad started it around 2001 because he was a cancer sufferer himself and he wanted to give something back to the hospital. It mushroomed from there but unfortunately when he passed five years ago it lapsed for a year or two. Then Mary Lynch of Kerry Cancer Support Group got in contact with me and asked could we revive it and I said ‘no problem’,” said Jimmy.

“It’s a very proud day for me. Over the years it’s raised about €100,000 for the hospital and Kerry Cancer Support Group so it’s for a great cause,” said Jimmy.

The walkers set off at 10am and stopped in Curraheen for fruit and water before being treated to much-needed food by The Junction Bar in Camp. Then it was on to a short stop at the Seven Hogs before arriving in Castlegregory for 5pm.

They then enjoyed a sponsored barbecue in Ferriter’s Pub with music by the Castlegregory Ramblers. A great day was had and loads of money raised for a great support group.

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