Between June 22nd and July 15th, Shane Finn aims to complete a remarkable feat - 24 marathons in 24 days.
His 628.8 mile trek will take him through 24 counties, starting in Donegal and finishing in Kerry as he aims to run 26.219 miles everyday and raise €100,000 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland.
The motivation for the challenge is the Kerryman's cousin Mary who lives with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Three years ago, the gym instructor from Dingle ran 12 marathons in 12 days, raising €36,000 for the same cause.
When thinking about what I could do to follow on from 12 Marathons, 12 Days, I imagined how many people could be helped if I raised €100,000.
I came up with the number 24 not because it is double of 12, or because I turned 24, but because there are 24 hours in a day and 24 hours a day can often be difficult for someone with Spina Bifida and their families.
‘We complain about small things like being tired or being sore and not having the things we want, but our daily problems and complaints are insignificant when compared with the challenge faced by lots of people living with these conditions. When I visit my cousin Mary, I am aware that for her, it is every day that she lives with Spina Bifida.
The 24-year-old's effort is being supported by two-time European silver medal hurdler Derval O'Rourke.
I'm really excited to support Shane on his mission to complete 24 marathons in 24 days. I chatted to Shane a few months ago and was so inspired by his motivation to raise money and awareness for SBHI.
He has taken his personal experience with his cousin Mary and used that to really make a difference in the lives of people living with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
You can find out more and make a doantion at 24Marathons24Days.ie.
