AN incredible €13,239.50 was raised for the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus from the annual Jamie Wrenn Memorial Walk which took place in late July.

This brings the total from the last four years of the walk to €54,813, all of which has gone towards the vital bus service, run by the Kerry Cancer Support Group, which transfers cancer patients to and from Cork University Hospital.

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The walk, from Tralee to Castlegregory, was founded in the early 2000s by Castle’ native, Jamie Wrenn. He wanted to give something back to Kerry General Hospital when he suffered from Cancer around that time. Jamie died five years ago, but after a break of a year, the walk was revived and for the last four years, funds have gone towards the Kerry Cancer Support Services.

Jamie’s son, Jimmy, who took part in the walk in July, was on hand to present the cheque on Thursday night.

“I’m just delighted that my father is still being remembered and it’s a great cause,” said Jimmy. “Well done to the Kerry Cancer Support Services for reviving it. I’m just glad to be associated with it,” he said.

Sean Prendergast of Kerry Cancer Support Services is delighted with the amount of money raised over the years.

“We’re very proud to be associated with the Jamie Wrenn walk. It’s a huge amount raised over the past four years. Mary Lynch and Jamie’s son Jimmy got together with ourselves and resurrected the walk and it’s grown year on year to be a huge success,” said Sean.