21-year-old Samuel Attwell, son of Oakland International co-founders Sallie and Dean Attwell, has completed an extraordinary 10-day run from the very top to the bottom of Ireland, becoming possibly the youngest person to achieve the feat, while raising more than £53,000 for children’s charity Molly Ollys, with donations still continuing to climb.
Setting off from Malin Head in County Donegal, Samuel ran to Mizen Head in County Cork, covering hundreds of miles through Donegal, Derry, Leitrim, Longford, Offaly, Tipperary, Limerick and Cork. Along the way, he was met with incredible support from local communities, helping push fundraising beyond his original £50,000 target.
Samuel undertook the challenge in support of Molly Ollys, a UK-based charity that also delivers vital support across Ireland, including providing its Olly The Brave books to Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin and the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, alongside granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
Speaking after completing the challenge, Samuel said: “I feel absolutely euphoric. This has been the toughest thing I’ve ever done, but knowing it was all for Molly Ollys kept me going every single day. To raise over £50,000, and to see donations still coming in, is incredible.
“I’m so grateful to everyone who supported me. To do this for such an amazing charity and the children and families they help means everything.”
Funds raised from the challenge could help grant up to 100 wishes for seriously ill children, as well as provide vital comfort and support to families during incredibly tough times.
To donate, visit: justgiving.com/page/samrunsireland
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