Charlie Bird

2022 - 6 - 27

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Charlie Bird releases photo book to commemorate the Climb With ... (Her.ie)

Bird, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year, climbed Croagh Patrick in support of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.

Strangers fell into step with each other and walked and chatted together." "Claire, my wife, took on the role of tracking down all the photographers and all the photos from all around Ireland and abroad." The new 'coffee table book Climb With Charlie compiles the best photographs from all the climbs, and will see all proceeds from sales of the book going to charity.

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Charlie Bird's wife Claire says his illness has brought them closer ... (RSVP Live)

The legendary RTE broadcaster's life was turned upside down last year following a motor neurone disease diagnosis, and his wife Claire says she can feel his ...

"I hated the idea of getting a dog. He gets me out of every dark place I am in. "When Charlie got his terminal diagnosis our lives came to a sudden halt. He showed us what you can achieve when you’re at your lowest ebb in life." "The strange thing is when I wake up I am lying there and before I use my voice, I feel like myself and all is OK. Then I go to speak and bang, the horror of my situation is there." "During the campaign for Climb with Charlie, I witnessed his absolute focus and determination to raise funds and awareness for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta.

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