Charlie Bird has revealed that his limbs are failing as his Motor Neurone Disease progresses.
The veteran RTE journalist provided followers with an update on his health as he launched a new campaign with the Samaritans. Posting on Twitter he wrote: “I have been honest about my illness... people seeing me out walking think I am doing well.
“But the harsh reality is my limbs are beginning to be affected now. But some incredible force is helping me to keep fighting on.
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“And extending the hand of friendship is my goal.” Sharing a video made with the aid of his voice box Charlie, AGE, revealed he will launch a campaign for The Samaritans in Dublin on Friday November 18.
He said: “I’m not feeling great at present, but I do want to work as hard as possible to raise awareness for them. Hopefully this campaign will raise money for them, but the real purpose is to raise awareness.”
Separately he made an emotional appeal for justice for the families of the 48 victims of the Stardust fire in a video specially recorded for them. The Justice for the 48 group shared the footage as Charlie, who covered the fire tragedy in 1981, calls for the long-awaited inquest to start.
He said: “I would like to make one plea that the Stardust relatives are taken out of the agony and distress they have been going through for over 40 years.
“These amazing people (deserve) the justice that they are entitled to.”
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