To raise funds for Epilepsy Ireland as part of our biggest fundraising day of the year, Purple Day®, Epilepsy Ireland volunteer Cara Martin and her family and friends have decided to take on the challenge of climbing Ireland’s biggest mountain, Carrauntoohil on Saturday 22nd March!
Speaking about why she has decided to take on this challenge for Epilepsy Ireland, Cára said:
In 2019, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, and since then, Epilepsy Ireland has been a vital source of support.
They undertake incredible work to offer support, education, and advocacy. They’ve provided me with invaluable resources and connected me with some amazing individuals that are also living with epilepsy.
With over 45,000 people in Ireland and more than 50 million people worldwide living with epilepsy, it's one of the most common neurological conditions.
The hike is going to be tough but knowing that it’s for such a worthy cause makes it all worth it.
Your support—whether big or small—will truly make a difference. Together, we can climb mountains for epilepsy awareness!
Thank you Cára for your support and we look forward to seeing your pics from the top of Carantouhill! If you would like to support Cára’s efforts by making a vital donation, you can do so via her iDonate page below:
If you have been inspired by Cára’s efforts to raise funds for Epilepsy Ireland this Purple Day®, you can find out more about you can help support our fundraising efforts by visiting the Purple Day® page on our website – or by signing up to take on our 24-Hour Squat challenge. Find out more about this by visiting our Funraisin platform.
If you or your loved one need any support or information regarding epilepsy, regardless of what stage you are at on your respective journeys with epilepsy, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your local Community Resource Officer. You can find their details by visiting the 'Our Local Services' section of our website.