Gerard Gallagher Memorial Walk fundraising for Irish Heart Foundation
On July 11th, 1999, the communities of Glenfarne and Kiltyclogher lost a beloved member, Gerard Gallagher, to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) during a GAA match against Allen Gaels at St. Mary’s pitch in Glenfarne. To honor his memory 25 years on, Glenfarne/Kiltyclogher GAA are organizing a memorial walk on Sunday July 14th, with all proceeds going to the Irish Heart Foundation. This event not only commemorates Gerard's life but also aims to support the foundation's efforts in heart disease research and prevention.
About Irish Heart Foundation
Every hour someone in Ireland suffers from a stroke. Every day, hundreds of Irish people are diagnosed with heart disease.
The lives of these people are often cut tragically short. Many are left disabled. Almost 9,000 people die each year, making heart disease and stroke one of the nation’s biggest killers.
It shouldn’t be this way and this fact forms our reason for being. We are the nation’s heart and stroke charity.
Our mission is to effect positive change in the lifestyles of Irish people, to achieve better outcomes for those affected by heart disease and stroke and to challenge when the health of our nation is put at risk.
We empower people to live longer, healthier lives. Thank you for choosing to support us.
