Charlie Bird has shared a health update, admitting he did not believe he would see this Christmas. The former RTÉ journalist says that his health has ‘dramatically changed’. Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease back in October 2021 and has shared his journey with the condition with the Irish public since. The former journalist […]
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Charlie Bird has been awarded for his ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign BY Stephen Porzio Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has presented legendary Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird with an award for his ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign that raised millions for charity. The fundraising event was the only Irish PR entry to have been shortlisted in the Best-Not-For-Profit category at this year’s World Public Relations […]
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The campaigner updated followers on Instagram. Vicky Phelan paid a visit to the Children’s Grief centre in Limerick on Friday to donate the money raised by her friends and family after the Climb With Charlie campaign. The cervical cancer campaigner learned how the €5,300 she donated would benefit the charity, who help young people cope […]
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Fingers crossed he got tickets. RTÉ legend Charlie Bird has revealed that he has one thing on his bucket list – to see Bruce Springsteen live in concert next year. The broadcaster took to Twitter to tell his followers that he hopes to be in attendance at the highly anticipated concert which is set to […]
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“I have come up with a mad idea and this is not a joke.” As Climb With Charlie continues to raise money, broadcaster Charlie Bird has announced another charity endeavour. Taking to Twitter yesterday, Charlie thanked everyone who donated to the fund, which raises money for Pieta House and Motor Neurone Disease Ireland, and told […]
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The veteran broadcaster thanked everyone who supported the campaign in an emotional update. Charlie Bird has thanked everyone who supported his Climb with Charlie charity campaign as donations to the fundraiser have surpassed the €3 million mark. Following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease in 2021, the veteran broadcaster made headlines for climbing Croagh Patrick […]
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