Cormac Gillen fundraising for Derry and Strabane Mayors Charity in The Mayor's Foyle Challenge
Thank you for visiting my Foyle Challenge fundraising page. I'm looking forward to getting to try the 3km swim in the foyle on Saturday 16th May. I am hoping to raise funds for PIPs suicide prevention charity and the Castlederg Patient Comfort & Terminally III Fund — your support is sincerely appreciated. PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland is a charity providing support to individuals, families, and communities affected by suicide, self-harm, or poor mental health. The Castlederg Patient Comfort & Terminally III Fund is a charity that provides specialist equipment and support to chronically or terminally ill individuals in the Castlederg area, enabling them to be cared for at home.
About Derry and Strabane Mayors Charity
The Mayor’s chosen charities for his term in office are –
PIPS Suicide Prevention Derry and The Castlederg Patient and Comfort Terminally ill fund
About The Mayor's Foyle Challenge
The Mayor’s Foyle Challenge invites swimmers of all abilities to take part in a unique charity open-water swim along the River Foyle on Saturday 16th of May 2026. Choose between a 1 km or 3 km swim route, each supported with full safety cover on the day.
This event aims to raise funds for the Mayor’s chosen charities while showcasing the beauty and spirit of our river. All participants must be aged 16+ and confident swimming their selected distance in open water.
Further details, including wave times, safety information, and pre-event briefings, will be shared with registered swimmers closer to the date.
