MOVILLE’S Geraldine Mullan has raised over €9,000 for charity as a result of her hugely successful 5k walk/run organised in memory of her son Tomás.
In August 2020, Geraldine’s husband John, son Tomás and daughter Amelia lost their lives in a tragic accident at Quigley’s Point.
Wanting to celebrate her late son’s life on what would have been his 18th birthday, Geraldine organised a charity 5K to raise funds for the Derry-based international development charity Children in Crossfire.
And with more than 700 people taking part in last month’s event, Geraldine managed to raise a whopping total of €9,031.54 for the charity.
Describing Geraldine as being a “genuine inspiration”, Children in Crossfire Chief Executive, Richard Moore expressed deep appreciation.
“She is a remarkable woman with a huge heart, and Children in Crossfire are very grateful to have her as a supporter and a friend.
“Geraldine gave everything to make the 5k walk/run in Tomás’ memory a success, but I think it exceeded even her expectations.
“Friends and family travelled from across Ireland and Britain to take part.
“The Moville and Inishowen community turned out in vast numbers, demonstrating the great respect we all have for her.
“They all know, as I do, that Geraldine’s courage and strength is an example to us all,” he said.
With all proceeds raised going to support some of the world’s most vulnerable children, Richard said their principal focus now is on a new programme in inner-city Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
This new programme will ensure thousands of children growing up in deep poverty can access education, nutrition and healthcare.
“I am thrilled that Geraldine will be able to visit that project early next year to see the positive difference her efforts are helping to make first hand,” he said.
“Tomás had learned about Children in Crossfire at school and spoke about us at home, so it’s very fitting that children’s lives are being changed for the better in his memory – thanks to his mum’s kindness, compassion and care for others,” he concluded.
Thanking everyone who made the event a “terrific success”, Geraldine said she feels a lot of love and goodwill from the community, which she will cherish.
Describing her late son as being a “wonderful boy”, like her husband John and daughter Amelia, she said they are all “profoundly missed”.
“His beautiful memory was honoured in very fitting style and part of his legacy will be life-changing support for fellow human beings, which would mean a great deal to him and as it does to me,” she concluded.
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