Rory's Stories star to lead 75km Solo Challenge to help make a 'Better Life for Livie'

On Sunday next, June 28, there is a big event supported by Meath GAA & Meath LGFA taking place in support of 'A Better Life for Livie' with comedian and author Rory O'Connor of Rory's Stories fame attempting to solo a football for 25km.

Livie is the beautiful 9-month-old baby girl from Kentstown who was diagnosed at Easter with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. The condition came to prominence earlier in the year through the successful ‘Do it for Dan’ campaign.

10 Meath clubs and Garristown GFC in Dublin are coming together along with Rory’s Stories' Rory O'Connor in support of Livie as we look to help her towards the target of €2 million which she needs to get to America for treatment.

"On Sunday I will solo a football from Livies house in Balrath in Co. Meath to the village of Garristown Co. Dublin, where Livie's Mum Karen is from", said the Ashbourne star.

"It’s a distance of 25km. I’ve never ran more than 10k, so soloing a football that distance will be a great challenge.

"On the day we’re also going to be supported by a number of Meath GAA clubs and their juvenile players also getting involved with the Solo Challenge.

"With starting points from different parts of the county, the participating clubs will do a solo relay on the way to meeting me, Livie and her mam and dad near Balrath from where I'll take it the next 25kms.

"I’m thrilled to have the support from Meath GAA and many juvenile teams.

"On the day, our aim for the challenge is cover over 75km soloing a football.

"Please help this great cause by showing your support with a donation. Every donation counts to a Better Life for Livie."

For further information on the campaign please click here

For further information on Sunday's event please click here

The Meath clubs involved are Curraha, Donaghmore/Ashbourne, Duleek-Bellewstown, Navan O'Mahonys, Rathkenny, Seneschalstown, Simonstown Gaels, Skryne, St. Colmcilles and St. Patrick's.

Andy McEntee and members of the Meath football panel are also taking part.