Charlie Bird is set to walk 5KM on Saturday morning to mark one year since his Climb With Charlie initiative.
The 73-year-old – who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 - will lead a small gathering of supporters on a 5K walk in Phoenix Park, including Dermot Bannon who will MC the event.
The former RTE journalist is asking pals to light a candle on Saturday evening to show support to the charities and those who utilise their services.
On April 2, 2022 the retired RTE star was joined by thousands, including Ryan Tubridy and Daniel O’Donnell, as he climbed the Mayo mountain – and said he cried "tears of joy" when he reached the top.
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The Climb With Charlie challenge raised €3 million for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
It comes after Charlie posted a short clip this week telling his followers that they are continuing to help him survive.
Alongside the sweet video with his dog Tiger, he wrote: “Every one of you is helping me to continue to survive. Please light a candle this weekend to celebrate that great day last April.
“You all are so good extending the hand of friendship. Let’s all extend that hand of friendship this weekend. I had to bribe Tiger. But he said yes."
This update comes just weeks after Charlie was reduced to tears after a wonderful candle gesture one year after his major fundraising event for Motor Neurone Disease.
The legendary RTE journalist, 73, shared another adorable clip on Thursday playing with his dog Tiger, but revealed he was now "crying" after he was moved by a gesture of support on the first anniversary of Climb With Charlie.
He wrote: "My Pal Tiger is so much fun. But I am crying now after just watching the video put up on social media by Phil Ni Sheaghdha of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, it is amazing support for lighting the candle on the first anniversary of climbwithcharlie. I love you all."
The veteran broadcaster was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021 after noticing issues with his voice and set himself the goal of hiking to the top of Croagh Patrick.
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