Sarah O’Toole, Executive Director for Samaritans Ireland, said: “Charlie Bird showed incredible strength and courage throughout his illness. He will be remembered forever as a leading light for charitable organisations across Ireland, including Samaritans, for which his passion was formidable. “Following the success of Climb with Charlie, Charlie decided to raise … [Read more...] about Samaritans tribute to Charlie Bird
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Charlie Bird to lead Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in April
Charlie Bird has announced plans to lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans this April. The veteran broadcaster will lead hundreds of Samaritans volunteers and supporters through Avondale Forest Park in his beloved Co. Wicklow on Sunday 21st April. Registration details will follow www.samaritans.ie The Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans is … [Read more...] about Charlie Bird to lead Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in April
Hundreds celebrate Charlie Bird’s Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in his beloved Co Wicklow
Hundreds of people today joined Charlie Bird as he led a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in his beloved Co Wicklow. The sun shone down as Charlie, his wife Claire and their dog Tiger joined volunteers and supporters in Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum. The veteran broadcaster, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND), vowed to continue … [Read more...] about Hundreds celebrate Charlie Bird’s Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in his beloved Co Wicklow
Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month
Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month. The veteran broadcaster will take part in a 5km walk through Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, with Samaritans volunteers and supporters on Sunday 16th April, at 11am. The Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk with Samaritans is being supported by Coillte, which will open Avondale … [Read more...] about Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month