Banbridge father to run across Ireland - coast to coast

Alan Lewis and twin brother Simon are running across Ireland - coast to coast - to raise vital funds for the Meningitis Trust and Oliver Lewis Trust in May/June this year.

Alan’s son Oliver contracted meningococcal septicaemia last May at 20 months old and nearly a year to the day his dad and uncle will set off on this gruelling journey across the country to help raise awareness of meningitis and fundraise along the way.

Oliver pulled through, but due to the septicaemia, he had to have both legs amputated below the knee and lost the tips of three of his fingers on his left hand.

Alan says ‘Oliver is alive and his personality is just as it was, lively and adventurous!  He is our inspiration!’

This is a tremendous challenge for Alan and Simon to undertake and we would encourage you to come out and support the guys when they pass through your local area. They will be fundraising on the following dates:

May 21 - Bundoran.

May 22 & 23 - Enniskillen.

May 28 & 29 - Monaghan.

May 28 & 29 - Portadown.

June 1 - Lurgan.

June 2 & 3 - Banbridge.

Newcastle - TBC

For more information on Alan and Simon’s challenge, please visit their website at www.runireland4meningitis.com and show your support.

We wish them every success on their journey.