Champion cyclist Sean Kelly, Oisin Doyle, John O’Connor and Alex O’Connor from DSI Kerry branch, and tour founder Paul Sheridan, pictured at the official cheque presentation for the 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Saturday, 20th December. Pic: Diane CusackTHE Tour de Munster charity cycle has once again made a significant impact, raising over €543,000 in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) this year.
The impressive total was officially announced on Saturday, December 20th, during a cheque presentation ceremony proudly attended by cycling legend and long-time Tour supporter Sean Kelly as well as representatives from Down Syndrome Kerry.
This year marked the 25th edition of the Tour, which took place from August 7th to 10th, and represented a notable milestone as the renowned charity cycle celebrated its 16th consecutive year supporting DSI nationally.
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.Since its launch in 2001, Tour de Munster has now raised an extraordinary €5.5 million for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland.
Several cyclists also opted to raise funds for causes close to their hearts, including the West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group and Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The total raised by this year’s Tour exceeded €575,000.
Champion cyclist Sean Kelly pictured with members of the DSI Kerry branch at the official cheque presentation for the 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle on Saturday, 20th December. This year’s event, held from August 7th to 10th, raised over €570,000 in support of the Munster Branches of Down Syndrome Ireland. Pic: Diane CusackSpeaking about this year’s Tour, John O’Connor from Down Syndrome Kerry, said: “We are incredibly proud of this year’s Tour de Munster participants who have helped raise money for our Munster branches. As the Tour marks its 25th anniversary, it remains a fantastic event that brings the community together.
“Each stop on the route is an occasion of great joy and gives us all a great lift. The support from the cyclists and the public is invaluable, enabling us to provide crucial services and continued support for our members in the Kerry branch of Down Syndrome Ireland.”
