Firefighters from all over the South East will climb the height of Mount Everest tomorrow to raise vital funds for charity.
The Climb Your Own Everest Challenge kicks off from 10 am tomorrow in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Firefighters will climb over 20 thousand feet, to support Aoibheann's Pink Tie, a charity for families who have a child with cancer.
Firefighters Climb Everest - Aoibheann's Pink Tie https://t.co/f6i9QXfLbr
— National Retained Firefighters Association (@nrfaireland) October 21, 2021
Championing the event is Grania Willis, the first Irish woman ever to climb Everest and Pat Falvey, the first Irishman to complete the seven summits.
Speaking to Beat News, David Ridgard from Kilmacthomas Fire Service explains more:
"It's around a staggering 8,848 meters or 29,029 feet for us older guys, we have around 120 to 125 firefighters that will attend Nenagh Fire Station tomorrow".
"We have firefighters coming from Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, and of course Tipperary".
Firefighters will complete the challenge in relays of six, with the event lasting until 10 pm tomorrow night.
The event will also see some entertainment, including live-streamed lip sync battles and funny dance videos from around the country.
Monies raised will go towards Aoibheann's Pink Tie, which David added is so vital - especially during a pandemic.
"Every charity in the country has suffered during the pandemic and Aoibheann's Pink Tie is no exception."
"We are looking for as much support as we can, not only for funds but just to raise awareness for the charity and the support they give to families and children who battle cancer every day."
— National Retained Firefighters Association (@nrfaireland) October 19, 2021
The event takes place from 10 am until 10 pm tomorrow at Nenagh Fire Sation, Co. Tipperary.
The National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland has also set up a GoFundMe, where people can donate if they can't make the event.
To donate, click here.
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