Well-known Mayo footballers Kathryn Sullivan, Donal Vaughan and Colm McManamon are among the man high-profile names from GAA Clubs across the county who have signed up to do Mayo Cancer Support’s fundraising Brave the Drop Croke Park Abseil Challenge this October. Photo: Alison Laredo.

Croke Park abseil set to smash Mayo charity’s €100k goal

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When Mayo Cancer Support Association launched its new flagship fundraiser – the ‘Brave the Drop’ Croke Park Abseil Challenge - with the support of Mayo GAA last July, it was not prepared for the overwhelming response.

Brave the Drop challenges people to undertake a sponsored 150ft abseil from the roof of Croke Park, Dublin, on October 10 next, with all monies raised supporting the delivery of free support services by Mayo Cancer Support to local people affected by cancer.

Close to 100 people have since signed up to ‘brave the drop’ and the fundraiser is about to pass the €100,000 milestone.

Mayo Cancer Support Association manager, Orla Gillespie, said the charity is indebted to Mayo GAA, the abseilers and the public for their incredible support.

“Brave the Drop has captured the imagination of participants and donors alike, with the bravery theme resonating with anyone that has witnessed the courage that a cancer diagnosis demands. Mayo Cancer Support is proud to walk the cancer journey with 100s of Mayo people every year, helping to nurture their courage and ability to navigate the illness,” she explained.

The Brave the Drop Challenge looks set to surpass the combined fundraising activities undertaken by or on behalf of Mayo Cancer Support throughout 2024.

With more than five weeks to go to the abseil, the charity is now hopeful of raising a phenomenal €150,000 in total.

“This event is not just about raising funds though,” Ms Gillespie stressed.

“We need to raise the profile of Mayo Cancer Support Association so that it becomes a household name that is recognised as a safe space where people can access empathetic support and National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP)-endorsed services in community-based settings in Castlebar, Ballina and Achill.”

“Almost 100 incredible individuals have committed to ‘braving the drop’ for Mayo Cancer Support in Croke Park this October. We’re hoping that the people of Mayo will continue to respond to that bravery by donating to the campaign online.”

Those who would like to donate online can do so by visiting here.

For more details and information please call 094 9038407 or visit here.

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