Circumnavigation of Ulster by Richard Linehan
In May 2009 Richard's wife (Alex) was diagnosed with terminal cancer started on a course of Chemotherapy that would last nearly 18 months, to slow down the spread of cancer. During this time Alex made a conscious decision to keep living life to the full and even 3 days before her death was still organising a party. Over her last 18 months Alex managed to raise over £9,000 pounds for charity. Alex lost her battle with cancer on the 10th September 2010.
This summer Richard is going to be sea kayaking around the province of Ulster to raise £3500 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan have been stars over the last two years helping Alex whilst she was sick and helping Richard get back on his feet after she passed away. Macmillan provide a large number of services for people effected by cancer these services include practical, medical and financial support. After the support Macmillan gave Alex whilst she was sick Richard is keen to give something back to Macmillan and help them continue their work.
The circumnavigation of Ulster will involve paddling the coast of Northern Ireland, Donegal and crossing Ireland from Dundalk to Ballyshannon using rivers and inland waterways. The total distance paddled will be 350 miles. Richard is intending to cover the distance over a period of 3 - 4 weeks depending on the weather and sea conditions.
If you would like to become involved in the journey by collecting sponsorship, putting up some posters or even joining me on for the odd headland then please get in contact and we can put you in touch with Richard. One hundred percent of the money collected will be donated to Macmillan cancer support.
"Richard will be paddling with Gethin Thomas (the best man at his wedding), the pair will be setting off from Crawfordsburn Country Park on the 25th of July."
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