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Hike for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI

Gareth Hamilton is raising money for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI
In memory of Our Mum, Amanda Hamilton

Charity Hike · 13 June 2026

CARING-SHARING-SUPPORTING Patients and Carers in Northern Ireland; Pulmonary Fibrosis is a terminal condition and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis has no known cause or cure. We at The Northern Trust Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group (NTPFSG) are here to provide support to sufferers of pulmonary fibrosis and their families from all across Northern Ireland; working to improve their quality of life. We provide practical support with day to day living. We help raise awareness and support research into improved outcomes and greater understanding of pulmonary fibrosis. We also provide a supportive place to come together to chat and socialise with a community that understands what it is like to live with pulmonary fibrosis. We have Ambassadors all across Northern Ireland who link with and assist their local pulmonary fibrosis community. We are a not for profit charity who have appointed Directors who give up their time freely and work collectively for the betterment of all pulmonary sufferers in Northern Ireland. Our President is Dr Eoin Murtagh (Respiratory Consultant) Antrim Area Hospital) and our Patron is Mrs Julie Hesmondhalgh The NTPFSG is involved with our politicians on the all party working group for lung health in Northern Ireland. We have contact with our Respiratory medical teams across the Health and Social Care Trusts to ensure that they are aware of the services we provide to sufferers and their families. If you feel we could help you then please contact us.

Story

On the 13th of June our family will be taking on a sponsored walk to raise vital funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland, a cause that is deeply personal to our family. Pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting disease with no cure, and it is the illness that sadly took our mum from us.

Before she passed away, our mum spoke often about wanting us to complete this walk for her. Although she never got the chance to see us complete the walk, we now walk proudly in her memory, supported by our incredible friends and family.

This walk is more than just a challenge or a way to raise funds; it is our way of representing the strength and courage our mum demonstrated during her illness. Every donation made will help fund research, support services, and care for people and families living with Pulmonary Fibrosis across Northern Ireland, so that others can receive the compassion and help our mother was so grateful for during her illness.

We walk carrying her memory with us, determined to make a difference in her name. Thank you for supporting us, remembering her with us, and helping bring hope to families facing this devastating disease.

Donation summary

Total
£2,530.00
+ £431.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,805.00
Offline
£725.00

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