JUST one week into an extraordinary endurance challenge, thousands of pounds have already been pledged for a remarkable charity run that will see 21‑year‑old Samuel Attwell attempt to run the length of Ireland in just 10 days.
Samuel, will be running from Malin Head to Mizen Head, and he has already secured over £35,000 in donations and sponsorship from companies and individuals across the UK and Ireland, giving his campaign a massive early boost towards his £50,000 target for children’s charity Molly Ollys.
Samuel said: “Training has gone well, but there’s no sugar coating it, it’s brutal.
“Running miles day after day pushes you physically and mentally. But every tough session reminds me why I’m doing this and who it’s for.”
Alongside training, a dedicated planning team has been working behind the scenes on route logistics, safety planning and community engagement, with the route passing through towns and rural communities across Donegal, Derry, Leitrim, Longford, Offaly, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork and West Cork.
Samuel is running as an ambassador for Molly Ollys, a UK‑based children’s charity supporting children with life‑threatening and life‑limiting illnesses through the funding of wishes, therapeutic toys and emotional support for families.
If successful, Samuel’s £50,000 fundraising target could help deliver up to 100 wishes for seriously ill children and provide thousands of comfort items to families at their most difficult moments.
The challenge began on Monday, with Samuel aiming to complete the route by May 27, sharing daily updates, GPS tracking and behind‑the‑scenes footage throughout the journey.
Visit www.justgiving.com/page/samrunsireland to donate.
