Hundreds of people Charlie Bird in Wicklow today as he led a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans.
Charlie, his wife Claire and their dog Tiger joined volunteers and supporters in Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum for a sunny Sunday morning. The veteran broadcaster, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND), vowed to continue his work raising awareness of the charity's work and extending his hand as friendship as long as he is "mobile and alive".
Speaking at the event, Charlie's wife Claire paid tribute to him and called him an inspiration to her and others after going through a “dreadful time” following his diagnoses with MND.
