On January 29th six men namely, Tomàs O'Malley, Philip Hastings, Dominick McGreal, David Hastings all from Westport, Jamie Langan, Corofin Co Galway and Philip Robb from Raphoe Co. Donegal ( Philip Robb missing from group photo) will drive 710km trip from Mizen to Malin. They will be driving Vintage Massey Ferguson 135 Tractors.

The drivers are asking for your support as they take on this challenge to raise money for causes that mean a lot to each of them personally.

Attached links to find out more:

1. Cancer Fund for Children and Daisy Lodge Mayo:

Cancer Fund for Children are an all-island charity providing support to children, young people and families impacted by cancer. As well as providing home, community and hospital support, Cancer Fund for Children offers families the opportunity to take a short therapeutic break free of charge at Daisy Lodge, a purpose-built centre in Newcastle, Co. Down. The need for a second Daisy Lodge was clear and work has commenced on the development of this second centre in Cong, Co Mayo. Daisy Lodge Mayo will allow Cancer Fund for Children to increase the number of family members supported with a therapeutic short break from 1,800 to 4,000. To find out more about Cancer Fund for Children and Daisy Lodge Mayo, see www.cancerfundforchildren.com

2. The Gena Heraty Haiti Fund:

Gena Heraty's Special Needs Programmes in Haiti are very dear to many people’s hearts, our Westport drivers included. The children & adults with special needs, their staff and families and all the volunteers are inspirational and are amazingly resilient. No matter the catastrophic natural disaster or the ongoing civil unrest - their dedication, love and smiles are unbeatable. Gena has been in Haiti full time since 1993 and now more than ever needs our support as Haiti is currently being ravaged by gangs. If you would like to learn more about Gena and her team's work in Haiti, please seehttps://www.nph-ireland.org

3.Mayo-Roscommon Hospice:

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation exists to fund palliative care services to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families in County Mayo and County Roscommon. The Foundation affirms life, respecting the uniqueness of each individual, by caring and supporting to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families living with life-threatening illnesses. The Service enables patients to live out the remainder of their lives in comfort and dignity. The Palliative Care Service is provided free of charge to all. To learn more visithttps://www.hospice.ie/

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