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Our daughter Niamh was diagnosed 2 years ago with Type 1 diabetes She was only 8 years old at the time so it was obviously both a very physical and emotional strain on her and all of the family.

Diabetes UK and Diabetes Ireland have been a great source of support to us as we try to adjust to a new lifestyle. Diabetes has advanced greatly in recent years, and will only continue to do so with donations from people like yourselves.

In particular we would like to raise funds for the Enniskillen branch of Diabetes UK and also the Donegal branch of Diabetes Ireland as these local charities do amazing work for children like Niamh suffering with this condition.

Myself and Columba Gallen intend to tackle 'The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race'. This is an ultra cycling event along 555km of rugged and beautiful Donegal Wild Atlantic Way coastline.

On Friday 23rd June 2017, cyclists from all over Ireland, UK and Europe will line up in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal to take on one of the ultimate endurance challenges on the island of Ireland.

The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race route follows the Wild Atlantic Way around the stunning coastline of Donegal. Competitors will depart Letterkenny and take on some of the most scenic roadways to be found anywhere in the World. The route takes you past Malin head, Mamore Gap, Knockalla, Atlantic Drive, Horn Head, Carrickfin, Glengesh Pass, Sliabh League and Barnesmore Gap all within 40 hours. Sounds easy I know :) To add further to the challenge we are going to aim to complete this within 24hrs!

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