Ryan Tubridy has revealed the fantastic news that the #ClimbWithCharlie fundraiser has reached an incredible €2.5 million for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Pieta House.
However, the event quickly caught the attention of the public, with people taking part in hikes all across the country to help raise vital funds for the two charities.Soon after the fundraising gained momentum, it quickly overtook estimates of what they thought it would raise and this week Ryan Tubridy shared that they have since surpassed the incredible figure of €2.5 million.
“And I can tell you – this is good news – they’ve reached €2.5million, which is knock out! Good on him!”Continuing he shared that it was an incredible and emotional experience taking part in the event; “It’s a special place, it’s Croagh Patrick and it has its reasons, it probably emits some sense of spirituality perhaps if that’s your thing. mBut you can certainly see – as somebody who likes to observe humanity in all its glory – you could see it there in a very beautiful way.