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Thursday, 24 October 2024 07:22

James Gillivan is raising funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

An Athlone man is about to set off this morning on a four day marathon challenge to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

James Gillivan will run from Athlone to Mullingar, Mullingar to Enfield, Enfield to Dublin, culminating in the Dublin Marathon itself.

The athletic feat is in honour of James's father Andy Gillivan who passed away from MND earlier this year.

James says his Dad is his 'why':

You can donate to James' IMND fundraiser here:

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