Five-time All-Ireland winning Kerry footballer and CRY Ireland ambassador, Aidan O’Mahony, is gearing up for another remarkable journey as he prepares to conquer the iconic Camino de Santigo.
The venture is more than just a personal challenge for O’Mahony – it’s a heartfelt initiative to raise crucial funds to combat cardiac risk in the young and the fundraising 110km trip will commence on September 6 next.
Joining Aidan on the trip is CRY Trustee Liam Herlihy who, in 2011, lost his daughter, Niamh, as a result of sudden cardiac death at just 21-years-old. Since then, Liam and his family are screened regularly at the CRY Centre and work tirelessly to raise funds to support the charity. Aidan and Liam are asking people to join them this September and help raise funds for CRY.
“The Camino trip provides an avenue to escape and detach from reality,” Aidan said.
“It serves as a space to commune with nature while simultaneously delving into an adventure of self-discovery and focusing on personal well-being. The journey becomes even more meaningful as it contributes to raising funds for CRY Ireland.”
The Rathnore native, now a Garda based in Tralee added: “Leading the team on two previous occasions, in 2019 and 2022, I witnessed the start of lifelong friendships and was profoundly touched by the stories shared.
|I am excited to participate yet again this year and extend an invitation for others to join me on this meaningful endeavour.”
CRY Ireland provides assistance to individuals and families impacted by sudden cardiac death and those living with inherited cardiac conditions. For more information or to register interest visit cry.ie .
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