Mayo man reaching new heights with triple challenge

A NORTH Mayo man is taking on a triple height charity challenge - a skydive, Croke Park abseil and bungee jump.

Mark Gibbons, who lives in Belmullet, was born with a hereditary disease called Retinitis Pigmenttosa. It affects everyone's sight differently but in Mark's case, he gradually became virtually blind over a period of 20 years.

A horrible fate for anybody to face but Mark, being the person he is, prepared for the day his sight would eventually go and he lives his life to the fullest and is one of the most genuine, kind and funny people you will meet.

Two charities make his independent living possible - the Irish Wheelchair Association, who provide a PA service, and Irish Guidedogs where Mark got his super guidedog Lowrey, who is not only a fantastic working dog but truly lives up to the title of Man's Best Friend.

Mark wanted to give back to these charities so he is taking on a triple challenge, with a skydive, an abseil off the roof of Croke Park and a bungee jump. The monies raised will be split equally between the Erris branch of IWA and the Irish Guidedogs.

Please support him in this fantastic challenge.

You can donate here at the gofund link: https://gofund.me/509b0abc

Some other events will also be organised to help raise as much funds as possible.