Hey Boys and Girls!!
In stark contrast to pretty much everything I normally post this is a meaningful one so listen up!
There will be a charity swim taking place on the 18th of August to Clare Island, Co. Mayo. (A beautiful place to take a trip).
But it ain't just a swim, people will be kayaking too! (Take it as some Liffey Descent training but for a super cause)
People are also needed in kayaks in amongst swimmers as its such a long haul (you'd all be capable of doing it). So there's two options available to kayakers
The swim is being organised in aid of a friend of mine, Jack Kavanagh. Last summer after spending the summer up in Colaiste UISCE as a windsurfing instructor and lifeguard Jack went on holidays with some friends to Portugal. He was jumping into waves, as everyone does at the beach, when he was unlucky enough to hit a sand bank and break his neck. The injury has left him with no feeling below his upper chest and limited use of his arms.
I can't really put into words the incredible courage, optimism and resilience he has shown since the accident. It is truly inspirational!
Here's his site with more information about his incredible journey
http://www.jackkavanaghtrust.com/jacks-story.aspThis is the facebook page too
https://www.facebook.com/SupportForJackKavanagh?fref=tsI'm without a car with roof bars these days but if any of ye want to take part and join me, I'll defo go.
Any questions/people who are interested lemme know. (This isn't exclusive to UCDCC peeps either any help is much appreciated, he's a Trinity student but don't hold that against him)
Le meas,
Eoghan
