Eddie Horgan fundraising for Cliona's Foundation - Registered Charity Number 20068899 in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026

‘Children close their ears to advice but open their eyes to example’ In 2026, I want to set an example to our boys that anything is possible! Not long after being born, we were told Axel wouldn’t see 3 or 4 years old and would never walk (now he runs and has just broke his femur)🙃 So to prove anything is possible, Axel will be doing the great limerick run full marathon on May 3rd (26.2 miles) the day after his 4th birthday party with me pushing him in his chair the whole way! I will be doing this for a charity that Axel isn’t a part of but is close to our hearts and we have seen the essential service they provide first hand ‘Clionas Foundation’ During our fundraising for Axel, we were blown away by the generosity of people we knew but also complete strangers so I really want to try give back some of that kindness! Here’s to a busy 2026! https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/EH50978175

About Cliona's Foundation - Registered Charity Number 20068899

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Cliona's Foundation provides nationwide financial assistance to families of seriously sick children to help with the non medical costs of caring for their child while in hospital or at home 
There are approx 5,000 children in Ireland with a life limiting condition  and for many of these families the additional cost places them in crisis. 
These costs include but are not limited to accommodation, travel, car parking, food, childcare, specialist equipment & much more and can amount to an additional €15,000 a year 
For many of these families one of the parents has to give up work to care for their child reducing the household income & placing significant financial pressure on them. 
Cliona’s believe that no family should have to face any added financial stress, when already struggling with the devastation and trauma of a seriously ill child. 
Cliona’s relies 100% on income raised through a range of activities including events & fundraising, corporate donations, philanthropy & private donations and charity partnerships & have supported 1,900 families over the past 18 years - 186 in 2025. 

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