'Run with Jerry' comes to Laytown on Saturday

Limerick solicitor Jerry Twomey, who will undertake a 10km run in every county in Ireland during the month of July to raise money for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Associaton (IMNDA), is encouraging people to come out and support him as he does his Meath run in Laytown on Saturday morning.

Jerry has taken on the challenge in memory of his late father John Twomey who lost his fight to Motor Neuron Disease in 2010.

The 5km and 10km challenge set off from Laytown at 10.15am on Saturday, 9th July, from the River Nanny Car Park (opposite the post office).

That afternoon, he will complete his Louth run in Omeath.

Jerry is very grateful for all support and would be delighted if local people could come out and join him by running or walking all or part of the route.

During the month of July, Jerry has set out to complete a 10km run in all 32 counties in Ireland. The run is to honour his Dad, but more importantly to raise awareness and much needed funds for Motor Neuron Disease.

“We met angels and helpers in many forms while Dad suffered his illness with dignity. The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) was of immeasurable support to us and are an endlessly worthy charity to go the distance for.

"I have been training hard since January and at times I felt that completing this challenge is way beyond me. What better way to honour the memory of my brilliant Dad than to face a challenge bigger than I feel possible. I also wanted to do something in every county in Ireland in support of everyone who is, or has been, affected by this devastating disease.”

Jerry is reaching out to everyone in the Motor Neuron Disease family, and also sports clubs, running clubs, and social groups to join him along the way, in their runners or on their bikes – everyone is welcome.

“With company, the run feels half as long and twice as easy” he said. “I would be delighted to hook up and run with people wherever they are. Just get in touch and I will do my best to be there”.

To donate to the IMNDA please go to www.idonate.ie/RunForJohn

For more info, or to follow the run, check out the hashtag - #runningthecountry on Twitter and Instagram (@runforimnda).

Jerry Twomey who has taken on to do a 10km run in every county in Ireland during the month of July.