Damien Lowry fundraising for Irish Deaf Society

Hi everyone, I’m running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 in support of the Irish Deaf Society who have a truly wonderful campaign for improving Deaf Community Mental Health Service provision. This community has recently lost a number of its members to tragic circumstances. This is a community of individuals who experience higher levels of difficulty, adversity, and mental health problems than individuals in the general population. Having grown up with sign language, I have learned just how many obstacles, challenges, and barriers are in the way for members of the deaf community. But this community truly is a beautiful, vibrant, passionate, and capable section of society, who have much to contribute, but they deserve the supports that the rest of us benefit from, even if we don't always need them. I'm running in honour and service of this group of society and for their noble cause. And I'd love your support. Time to reach into your pocket (and heart) and click that donate button. Otherwise I'll find you and ask you in person. Even if it means making things awkward. Even more awkward than usual. You know you want to. I guarantee that you'll feel better about yourself if you do. And I will too. Much love and many thanks. Genuinely.

About Irish Deaf Society

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There are over 103,000 people who are Deaf and hard of hearing in Ireland. The Irish Deaf Society is the only national Deaf- led representative organisation of the Deaf. We seek to achieve and promote the Equality and Rights of Deaf people in Ireland by providing education, information and adovacy services to Deaf people and their families. An essential part of this work is the ensuring the recoginition of Irish Sign Language ( ISL) as an offical language in Ireland. It is estimated there are over 5,000 Deaf people who commmunicate in ISL together with a community of over 40,000 including family , friends and those working with the Deaf community. The Irish Deaf Society works to ensure services and supports to Deaf people are provided through their first and prefered language; ISL. The more Deaf people can access services in ISL, the more opportunity they have to participate in Irish Society as equal and valued members .

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 Fundraising Campaign

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Run for More Than a Medal — Make Every Mile Matter at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026!
This October, join thousands of runners taking on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 — not just for the challenge, but for change. Whether you’re chasing a personal goal or running your very first marathon, this is your chance to support a cause close to your heart.
By running and fundraising, you’ll help make a real difference — turning every mile into hope, impact, and purpose.
So lace up, sign up, and run for something that truly matters.
Because when we run together, we help change lives — one step at a time. 

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