Offaly woman to run mini marathon in memory of her late mother (90)
An Offaly woman is to compete in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon in memory of her mother, the late Mary B. Malone, Croghan, who passed away earlier this month
An Offaly woman is to compete in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon in memory of her mother, the late Mary B. Malone, Croghan, who passed away earlier this month.
Joan Malone will take part in the event to raise funds for the work of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Offaly Hospice Foundation.
In A post on Facebook, Joan explains: "After the highs of celebrating her 90th birthday on the 8th of May, Charles and I are heart broken at the loss of our much beloved mother Mary B early last Sunday morning.
She was the heart of our home, a loving and caring mother who encouraged us all our lives and was so proud of all we did.
She wasn't just our Mam, she was our safe place and our biggest cheerleader. Her guidance, warmth and example will stay with us for the rest of our lives. She was devastated by the loss of her dearly beloved Owen, our Dad and our one consolation is that she is now back in his arms again and her suffering is over.
Mam was diagnosed with Progressive bulbar palsy, an aggressive form of motor neuron disease last summer which over the short space of approx. 2 years caused a rapid decline in her ability to speak, chew and swallow and were very difficult for our family.
The Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and the HSE Laois Offaly Community Specialist Palliative Care Team gave us tremendous support over the last 4 months of Mam's life, without which I do not know how we would have survived.
I will be taking part in the VHI Woman's Mini Marathon this year to raise vital funds to support the work of both IMNDA Ireland and the Offaly Hospice Foundation. Please join me in supporting this cause through my iDonate campaign.
Together, we can make a difference and ensure that the love and care Mam received are extended to many more in need."
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/joanmalone