Rory Best, 124-cap former Ireland captain, embarks on 330km 10-day walk across island of Ireland; “I’m asking you all to come and support me as I pass through your county, and please be generous in support of this great cause. A childhood cancer diagnosis can impact a whole family”
Last Updated: 16/05/23 6:20pm
Rory Best has embarked on a 330km, 10-day walk across the island of Ireland in aid of child cancer services
Former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best said he “feels great” as he embarked on a 330km 10-day journey across the country in a bid to raise €2m for child cancer services.
“I have loads of energy,” he said, as he set off from the Aviva Stadium alongside 14-year-old Naomi Howlin, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.
They were cheered on by gathered crowds in the Dublin sunshine.
The final destination on Thursday May 25 is the site where the Cancer Fund For Children hopes to develop a new therapeutic short-break centre, Daisy Lodge, in Cong, Co Mayo.
Best said: “I’m taking on this walking challenge in support of Cancer Fund for Children starting today, having been inspired by the amazing work the charity does to help children across the island diagnosed with cancer and their families.
“I’m asking you all – particularly those along the route – to come and support me on their behalf as I pass through your county, and please be generous in support of this great cause.
“A childhood c …