Last Thursday (3rd), over 400 pupils from Scoil Réalt na Mara participated in a 'Purple Fun Run' as part of a fundraising initiative organised by pupil Oisín Casey (11) in aid of St Francis Hospice. 'They let my Dad and auntie spend so much time with Mam when she was really sick,' Oisín said. Expand Close Erin, Odhrán and Oisín Casey cheered to the finish at Purple Fun Run fundraiser / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Erin, Odhrán and Oisín Casey cheered to the finish at Purple Fun Run fundraiserOisín described Louise - whose favourite colour was purple - as 'the best Mam ever' on his fundraising page. She always put everyone else before herself, especially Odhrán, Erin and me. Staff at Réalt na Mara were delighted to kickstart Oisín's 100km campaign last week with their 'Purple Fun Run', which coincided with Active Schools Week.

Source: Irish Independent June 11, 2021 23:15 UTC