Climb to Remember’ loved ones and support The Mercy Hospital FoundationSunday 29th June, the Galtee Mountains

10th June 2014

The Mercy Hospital Foundation’s annual charity ‘Climb to Remember’ takes place on Sunday 29th June and will see people from all over Munster rise to the challenge of climbing the Galtee Mountains in memory of a loved one, with funds raised going towards The Mercy Hospital Foundation.

Proceeds raised at this year’s ‘Climb to Remember’ will benefit three key appeals launched earlier to raise vital funds to enhance cardiology, stroke, and cancer services at The Mercy University Hospital.

Registration will take place at the car park at Kings Yard from 9am till 9.45am. At 10am, under the guidance of experienced mountain leaders, participants will begin their climb from at Kings Yard up the Galtee Mountains.

Starting at the car park, participants will follow a good, unsurfaced road passing several deserted homesteads. To the east, the two peaks of Seefin will be visible, with Knockeenatoung rising behind to the northeast. Hikers will head onto the open mountain to the plateau which is Knocknagalty, and rising majestically ahead is Galtymore, Ireland highest inland peak at 919m.

Betty O’Sullivan, ‘Climb to Remember’ founder, who lost her mother Bernie to cancer in 2010, said “No matter how many times you climb such a mountain the tremendous feeling of accomplishment is just as alive each time. To do it in memory of someone who has passed away, or for someone who is sick, makes it all the more of an accomplishment and means so much more. There is a great sense of camaraderie with people coming from near and far, some who have never climbed before. There is no time limit and leaders are more than happy to go at whatever pace people are comfortable with.”

Deirdre Finn, Community & Events Fundraiser at the Mercy Hospital Foundation says “Our mission is to support the Hospital in delivering the highest quality of patient care by raising funds to support advancements and innovation in the treatment and care of patients at the Mercy Hospital, the People’s Hospital. We promise to do our very best to provide the people of Munster with a world class hospital, and this is only possible through the help of our supporters and donors, like those who step up to the mark, and ‘Climb to Remember’ each June.”

For climbers in need of new gear for the ‘Climb to Remember’, Mahers Outdoor in Cork City is offering a special discount on hiking gear to those registered for either climb. Simply produce registration receipt and the team will be happy to help.

Registration fee is €25, and is open to anyone over 16 years of age. Those interested can register by logging onto www.mercyfundraising.ie or calling (021) 4274076. Registration will also be available on the morning of the event.

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