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Rasharkin Man to walk 55 miles to raise awareness and much needed funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind
7th July 2016
Brian Doherty and his son Tiarnan will be taking on a challenge that most of us would never consider. Brian a sprightly 50 year old, found himself diagnosed eight years ago with macular degeneration (RP Retnapigrmantosa). This eye condition has forced him to reshape his life, supported by family and friends and with a determination that can only to be admired, Brian has retrained and has recently graduated as a guidance councillor.
The time has now come, when a guide dog is going to help Brian be Brian as the TV advert says. With a can do attitude Brian came up with this "cunning plan” lets walk from our house to the Giants Causeway! But we would need to stay off the main roads and stick close to the coast, the sea air may be needed to help finish up the journey.
I have known Brian all my life, we are a similar vintage, when asked to help I had no hesitation. I am part of Rasharkin Healthy Club Project and this is just the sort of community project we get involved in, I may have mentioned, several times to Brian less mile would do you big lad. This is an adventure that will provide a lifetime of memories for Brian, son Tiarnan, daughter Mairead, and wife Corine.
The route will be available with estimated times that we will be passing through anyone who may wish to contribute can do so by putting in the collection bucket
There is an opportunity for those who want to participate but the NEED to register by contacting Brian on 07597007158, this walk is not for the faint hearted SAFETY FIRST
To walk with Brian and Tiernan they are leaving Cushendall from the Clock Tower at 10.45-11am heading towards the Golf Club taking left over Layde to Cushendun then on to Ballycastle via Torr Head (TIMES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON PROGRESS)
Ballycastle to the Giants Causeway starting from the water fountain across from the Marine Hotel between 4-4.30pm (TIMES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON PROGRESS) this leg 12 miles
Estimated time table
Rasharkin - Cloughmills –
Cargan 8.30am-Cushendall 10.45-11.00am
Cushendun 12 noon Ballycastle 4.00- 4.30pm
Please support if you can every little helps https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Brians55milewalk
