Its not a hill its a Mountain

Let me start by saying a big thank you to all of you that have taken the time out to donate to my part in the fund-raising efforts of the Croagh Patrick 7 in a row Challenge and to give me the much needed encouragement, support and good wishes to keep me motivated to complete the challenge.

http://www.mycharity.ie/event/greg_barrys_event/
I have decided that since so many of you from all corners of the globe have been in touch since the facebook and e mail bombardment with words of support that I would set up a blog so you can all chart my progress and make sure you all get value for your money!!!  I will try to include photos of each climb and let you know how the old bones and joints are holding up.

So just to fill you in a bit on what this is all about.  Two guys came up with the idea of doing something to raise money for Autism services in Mayo as one of their sons had been diagnosed with the condition and it became apparent to them that the early intervention schooling needed was not available in the county.  In fact they were to discover that there was very few of these specialised schools in the country. This is the fifth year of the 7 Day Challenge and to date the lads have orchestrated climbers to raise over €400,000!  The money raised so far is the main source of funding for Athas a specialised ABA school in Kiltimagh.  This year the hope is to bring that total up to €500,000.

My part in all this is to raise as much as I possibily can as it is the only fund raising event I am involved in this year.  To encourage you all to keep donating I have committed to do one extra climb for every €200 over €1000 I raise capped at 14 climbs!! (well I am only human!!!)

http://www.mycharity.ie/event/greg_barrys_event/

If anyone would like to join me on any of the climbs I would be more than happy with the company!!  My darling wife has agreed to join me on one climb which I am delighted about and admire her for it as is not an easy undertaking and as Bono would say "its not a hill its a mountain...."

Just to show those of you not fortunate enough to have climbed this wonderful mountain what is involved and the rewards of the climb..........

Thanks for stopping by!!